Odoriferous
[oh-duh-rif-er-uh s] /ˌoʊ dəˈrɪf ər əs/
adjective
1.
yielding or diffusing an .
/ˌəʊdəˈrɪfərəs/
adjective
1.
having or emitting an odour, esp a fragrant one
adj.
early 15c., “that has a scent,” with -ous + Latin odorifer “spreading odor, fragrant,” literally “bearing odor,” from odor (see odor) + ferre “to bear, carry” (see infer). Usually in a positive sense.
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