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a·ro·ma
(ə-rō′mə)n.
1.
a. A quality that can be perceived by the olfactory sense: a room with an unpleasant aroma. See Synonyms at smell.
b. A characteristic, usually pleasant odor, as of a plant, spice, or food: the aroma of roses. See Synonyms at fragrance.
2. A distinctive, intangible quality; an aura: the aroma of success.
[Alteration (influenced by Latin arōma, spice) of Middle English aromat, aromatic substance, from Old French, from Latin arōmata, pl. of arōma, from Greek, aromatic herb.]
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aroma
(əˈrəʊmə)n
1. a distinctive usually pleasant smell, esp of spices, wines, and plants
2. a subtle pervasive quality or atmosphere
[C18: via Latin from Greek: spice]
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a•ro•ma
(əˈroʊ mə)n., pl. -mas.
1. a distinctive, usu. agreeable odor; fragrance: the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
2. the bouquet of a wine.
3. a pervasive characteristic or quality: an aroma of mystery.
[1175–1225; Middle English aromat < Old French < Latin arōmat-, s. of arōma aromatic substance < Greek árōma]
syn: See perfume.
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Aroma
bakers collectively—Lipton, 1970.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | aroma - any property detected by the olfactory system property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" fetidness, malodorousness, stinkiness, rankness, foulness - the attribute of having a strong offensive smell muskiness - having the olfactory properties of musk rancidness - the property of being rancid |
2. | aroma - a distinctive odor that is pleasant odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, odor - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses" incense - the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room" |
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aroma
noun scent, smell, perfume, fragrance, bouquet, savour, odour, redolence the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread
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aroma
noun1. A distinctive yet intangible quality deemed typical of a given thing:
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Translations
أريج، عَبير، شَذاعَبِير
aromaarómavůně
aromaduft
aromi
aroma
ilmur
芳香
방향
aromatasaromatingaskvapaskvapnus
aromāts
aróma
aroma
arom
กลิ่นหอม
hương thơm
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aroma
(əˈrəumə) noun the (usually pleasant) smell that a substance has or gives off. the aroma of coffee.
aromatic (ӕrəˈmӕtik) adjectivearomatic herbs.
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aroma
→ عَبِير aróma aroma Aroma άρωμα aroma aromi arôme aroma aroma 芳香 방향 aroma aroma aromat aroma аромат arom กลิ่นหอม koku hương thơm 芳香Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
a·ro·ma
n. aroma, olor agradable.
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