odoriferous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing a pleasant smell.

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Synonyms

odiferous , odorous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with odoriferous
deodorizer , floridizer , corporizer

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Variants

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odoriferous , odoriferously , odoriferousness , odoriferousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'odoriferus', derived from 'odor' meaning 'smell' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'odoriferous' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The world's strongest smelling flower is the corpse flower, which can emit a smell similar to rotting meat.

3. Some people believe that certain scents can improve memory and focus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: The pleasant smell of a substance, often used in food and perfumes.

2. Fragrance: A pleasant smell, often used in perfumes and colognes.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'odoriferous' is often used to describe pleasant smells or fragrant objects. For example, in the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, Mr. Darcy is described as having an 'odoriferous' garden.

How to Memorize "odoriferous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bouquet of flowers with a pleasant scent to associate with the word 'odoriferous'. Imagine the different colors and shapes of the flowers as you inhale their fragrance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'odoriferous' with the smell of freshly baked bread or cookies. Remember the pleasant sensation of smelling something delicious and use that association to remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Odor Is Refreshing' to remember the meaning of 'odoriferous'. This mnemonic helps you remember that 'odor' refers to smell and 'iferous' means 'bearing' or 'relating to'.

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