olfactory

English

WOTD – 10 November 2008

Etymology

Latin olfactorius, from olfactus, present participle of olfaciō (“I sniff”), from oleō + faciō.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/
  • (US) IPA(key): /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/
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Adjective

olfactory (not comparable)

  1. Concerning the sense of smell.

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Noun

olfactory (plural olfactories)

  1. An olfactory organ.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) The sense of smell.
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