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1. smell
verb. ['ˈsmɛl'] inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense.
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. smell
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. smell
noun. ['ˈsmɛl'] the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form.
Etymology
- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. smell
noun. ['ˈsmɛl'] any property detected by the olfactory system.
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Etymology
- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. smell
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. smell
noun. ['ˈsmɛl'] the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people.
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. smell
verb. ['ˈsmɛl'] have an element suggestive (of something).
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. smell
verb. ['ˈsmɛl'] become aware of not through the senses but instinctively.
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. smell
noun. ['ˈsmɛl'] the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents.
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- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. smell
noun. ['ˈsmɛl'] the act of perceiving the odor of something.
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Etymology
- smell (English)
- smellen (Middle English (1100-1500))