smell

Meanings

• noun

  The perception of and response to stimuli from certain chemical compounds detected (usually by olfactory receptors) in the air.

  - "The smell of freshly baked bread is delicious."
  - "The scent of roses is often used in perfumes."
  - "The smell of gas is a warning sign."

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Pronunciation

1. /smɛl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

olfaction , sense of smell , detect , sense , pong , reek , stink , whiff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smell
heel , meal , real , seal , steel , wheel

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Variants

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smell , smell a rat , smell blood , smell the roses , smelled , smelled a rat , smelled blood , smelled the roses , smeller , smellers , smelling , smelling a rat , smelling blood , smelling the roses , smells , smells a rat , smells blood , smells the roses , smelt , smelt a rat , smelt blood , smelt the roses , smell out , smelled out , smelling out , smells out , smelt out , smell trouble , wake up and smell the coffee , wake up and smell the coffee/roses , wake up and smell the roses

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Etymology

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Old English smelan, smelme; related to Proto-Germanic smeljana, smeljōn, smel, probably from PIE *smel- (to smear, anoint).

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Trivia

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1. The human nose can distinguish over 1 trillion different smells.

2. Smell is the only sense directly connected to the limbic system, which is responsible for emotions and memories.

3. Dogs have over 220 million smell receptors, compared to humans' 5 million.

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Related Concepts

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1. Olfaction: The sense of smell, which allows organisms to detect and identify various chemicals in their environment.

2. Aroma: A pleasant smell, often used to describe the scent of food or perfumes.

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Culture

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Smell plays a significant role in various aspects of human life, including food, personal hygiene, and communication. In literature, smell is often used to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions. In art, smell is used to enhance the sensory experience, particularly in installations and performances. In music, smell is used in olfactology concerts, where scents are synchronized with music.

How to Memorize "smell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower releasing its fragrance into the air. Visualize the molecules of the smell traveling through the air and entering your nose.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of freshly baked bread with the feeling of warmth and comfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SMELL' to remember the parts of the olfactory system: Submucosal glands, Mucus, Epithelium, Limen, and Olfactory bulb.

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