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| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] odour, from Anglo-French odur, from [[Latin]] odor; akin to Latin olēre to smell, [[Greek]] ozein to smell, osmē smell, odor | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] odour, from Anglo-French odur, from [[Latin]] odor; akin to Latin olēre to smell, [[Greek]] ozein to smell, osmē smell, odor |
| *Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Century 13th century] | | *Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Century 13th century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
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| :b : repute, estimation <in bad odor> | | :b : repute, estimation <in bad odor> |
| *3 archaic : something that emits a sweet or [[pleasing]] scent : perfume | | *3 archaic : something that emits a sweet or [[pleasing]] scent : perfume |
− | synonyms see [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch smell] | + | synonyms see [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch smell] |
| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | An '''odor''' or odour (see spelling [[differences]]) is caused by one or more volatilized [[chemical]] compounds, generally at a very low [[concentration]], that [[humans]] or other [[animals]] [[perceive]] by the sense of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch olfaction]. Odors are also called scents, which can refer to both [[pleasant]] and unpleasant odors. The terms fragrance, scent, and aroma are used primarily by the food and cosmetic industry to describe a pleasant odor, and are sometimes used to refer to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume perfumes]. In contrast, malodor, stench, reek, and stink are used specifically to describe [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpleasant_odor unpleasant odors]. | + | An '''odor''' or odour (see spelling [[differences]]) is caused by one or more volatilized [[chemical]] compounds, generally at a very low [[concentration]], that [[humans]] or other [[animals]] [[perceive]] by the sense of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch olfaction]. Odors are also called scents, which can refer to both [[pleasant]] and unpleasant odors. The terms fragrance, scent, and aroma are used primarily by the food and cosmetic industry to describe a pleasant odor, and are sometimes used to refer to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume perfumes]. In contrast, malodor, stench, reek, and stink are used specifically to describe [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpleasant_odor unpleasant odors]. |
| ==Terminology== | | ==Terminology== |
| In the United Kingdom, "odour" refers to scents in general. In the US, "odor" has a more [[negative]] connotation; "scent" or "aroma" are used for [[pleasant]] smells. | | In the United Kingdom, "odour" refers to scents in general. In the US, "odor" has a more [[negative]] connotation; "scent" or "aroma" are used for [[pleasant]] smells. |