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olfactory

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ / /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ / /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/

adj

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Latin olfactōrius.

  1. Concerning the sense of smell.

    Dogs possess a highly developed olfactory system.

    The disease can impair olfactory function.

noun

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Latin olfactōrius.

  1. Ellipsis of olfactory organ.
  2. The sense of smell.