First Known Use: 1796
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aroma
noun aro·ma \ə-ˈrō-mə\
: a noticeable and usually pleasant smell
Full Definition of AROMA
1
a : a distinctive pervasive and usually pleasant or savory smell; broadly : odor b : the odor of a wine imparted by the grapes from which it is made
2
: a distinctive quality or atmosphere : flavor <the aroma of enjoyment — Stella D. Gibbons>
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Origin of AROMA
Middle English aromat spice, from Anglo-French, from Latin aromat-, aroma, from Greek arōmat-, arōma
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Synonym Discussion of AROMA
smell, scent, odor, aroma mean the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense. smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character <an odd smell permeated the room>. scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant <the scent of lilacs>. odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell <a cheese with a strong odor>. aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor <the aroma of freshly ground coffee>.
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aroma
noun aro·ma \ə-ˈrō-mə\
Definition of AROMA for Kids
: a noticeable and pleasant smell
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