Odour: meaning, definitions and examples
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odour
[ หoส.dษ ]
pleasant/ unpleasant
Odour refers to a distinctive smell, often one that is strong or unpleasant. It can be used to describe scents that may evoke reactions, both positive and negative. Different people can have varying sensitivities to odours, leading to subjective experiences of smell. Some odours can be associated with certain environments or materials, and they play an important role in the perception of taste as well. Understanding odour can also be crucial in various fields such as cooking, perfume making, and environmental science.
Synonyms
aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent, smell
Examples of usage
- The odour of freshly baked bread filled the air.
- She was offended by the strong odour of cigarette smoke.
- The flowers released a sweet odour into the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "odour" in other languages:
๐ต๐น odor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Geruch
๐ฎ๐ฉ bau
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ zapach
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใ
๐ซ๐ท odeur
๐ช๐ธ olor
๐น๐ท koku
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุฆุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกpach
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกpach
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ vonj
๐ฎ๐ธ lykt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธััััาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qox
๐ฒ๐ฝ olor
Etymology
The word 'odour' originates from the Latin word 'odor', which means 'smell'. The transition from Latin to English happened around the late Middle Ages, as the influence of Norman French filtered through to English following the Norman Conquest of 1066. In Old French, the word 'odeur' referred to a sensory experience associated with detecting scents. The spelling and pronunciation evolved as the word integrated into the English language. Unlike its modern usage, which can denote both pleasant and unpleasant smells, the historical usage of 'odor' was often more neutral. Over time, 'odour' took on a more specific connotation, especially in British English, where it can imply an unpleasant or distinctive smell, while 'odor' in American English has become more generalized. The nuances in meaning and usage reflect cultural attitudes toward smell and perception.