olfactory

Speech parts

1. olfactory - Noun

2. olfactory - Adjective

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or connected with, the sense of smell; as, the olfactory nerves; the olfactory cells.

An olfactory organ; also, the sense of smell; -- usually in the plural.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

olfactive sonic flowery visual nose acoustic sensory loud smell neurological scent fragrant modality afferent aural
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Antonyms

high weak fresh soft sweet foul
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Phrases with the word

olfactory cortex olfactory insensitivity olfactory function olfactory system olfactory mucosa olfactory dysfunction

Derivatives

olfactories

Examples

According to them, the olfactory bulb, a part of the brain that rests just above the nasal cavity, is part of the limbic system, which is associated with memories and feelings. Source: Internet

According to the US War Dogs Association (WDA), dogs have visual and olfactory sensory abilities that can go where a soldier cannot. Source: Internet

All those layers of intricate nuances that gently tickle or tackle your olfactory senses, and sometimes hardly any fat to carry or bind it at all. Source: Internet

Bolden's "Funky Butt" was, as Danny Barker once put it, a reference to the olfactory effect of an auditorium packed full of sweaty people "dancing close together and belly rubbing." Source: Internet

Common sense overruled the olfactory desire of this popcorn addict: these are not ideal times for finger foods. Source: Internet

Following this classification the olfactory epithelium is the only central nervous tissue in direct contact with the environment, which opens up for therapeutic treatments. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

olfactorily olfactorise olfactorize olfactory brain olfactory bulb olfactory cortex