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scent
noun
verb
Any property detected by the olfactory system
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sɛnt
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noun
Any property detected by the olfactory system
noun
An odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
noun
A distinctive odor that is pleasant
verb
Apply perfume to
“She perfumes herself every day”
verb
Catch the scent of; get wind of
“The dog nosed out the drugs”
verb
Cause to smell or be smelly
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She perfumes herself every day
The dog nosed out the drugs
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