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Definition of fragrancy

fragrancy

/ˈfreɪ.ɡrən.si/
fra · gran · cy
Adverb:fragrantly
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Plural:fragrancies
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Adjective:fragrant
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fragrancy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of having a sweet, pleasant, or delicate odor; fragrance.

Example

"The seventeenth-century poet praised the delicate fragrancy of the blooming jasmine in the courtyard."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Fragrancy" is a literary or somewhat archaic variant of "fragrance"; in modern standard English, "fragrance" is overwhelmingly preferred for both the abstract quality and a specific scent.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin noun "fragrantia," from the verb "fragrare" meaning to emit a sweet odor.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fragrancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fragrancy
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