osphretic — relating to or having a sense of smell; olfactory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or having a sense of smell; olfactory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɒsˈfrɛtɪk/
Example Sentences
- My dog's osphretic powers are so strong, he can smell pizza from three blocks away!
- Sommeliers rely heavily on their osphretic skills to identify subtle notes in wine.
- After eating too much garlic, I worried my osphretic friends would notice my breath immediately.
osphretic
ADJECTIVE[/ɒsˈfrɛtɪk/]
relating to or having a sense of smell; olfactory
The perfumer's osphretic skill lets her identify every note in a single sniff.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'osphresis' meaning sense of smell, combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-etic'.
Breakdown
osphr- (smell, olfaction) + -etic (relating to, adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog's osphretic powers are so strong, he can smell pizza from three blocks away!”
“Sommeliers rely heavily on their osphretic skills to identify subtle notes in wine.”
“After eating too much garlic, I worried my osphretic friends would notice my breath immediately.”
“Sharks have remarkable osphretic abilities, detecting blood in water from great distances.”
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