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Definition of olfactory

olfactory

/ɑːlˈfæk.tɚ.i/
ol · fac · to · ry
Adverb:olfactorily
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Plural:olfactories
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olfactory Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, contributing to, or connected with the sense of smell.

Example

"Bloodhounds possess a remarkably acute olfactory system that allows them to track scents over long distances."

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• noun

1

An organ of smell, or the sense of smell itself (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The pungent aroma of the aging cheese immediately offended his sensitive olfactories."

• Rhymes for olfactory

• Nearby Words

oleo
olericulture
olfactorily
olfactory
olifants
olifants river
oligarch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Modern Latin olfactorius, derived from the Latin verb olfacere ('to smell'), a compound of olere ('to emit a smell') and facere ('to make or do').

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