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aroma

a·ro·ma [ ə rṓmə ] (plural a·ro·mas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. smell: a smell, especially a pleasant one

2. quality: a subtle impression or quality
an aroma of scandal

[12th century. Via Latin< Greek arōma "spice"]

Word Key: Synonyms

See smell.

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