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odoriferous

odo·ri·fe·rous

UK/ˌəʊdəˈɹɪfəɹəs/ US/ˌəʊdəˈɹɪfɹəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

morally offensive

  • “odoriferous legislation”
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2.

giving off an odor

  • “the odoriferous elements in perfume”
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3.

emitting an odor

  • “odoriferous blossoms”
  • “odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack”
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4.

having a natural fragrance

  • “odoriferous spices”
  • “the odorous air of the orchard”
  • “the perfumed air of June”
  • “scented flowers”
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Origin

From Latin. By surface analysis, odor + -i- (“bearing, carrying”) + -ferous.

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