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aroma
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a·ro·ma  (-rm)
n.
1.
a. A quality that can be perceived by the olfactory sense: the aroma of garlic and onions. See Synonyms at smell.
b. A pleasant characteristic odor, as of a plant, spice, or food: the aroma of roses. See Synonyms at fragrance.
2. A distinctive, intangible quality; an aura: the aroma of success.

[Alteration (influenced by Latin arma, spice) of Middle English aromat, aromatic substance, from Old French, from Latin armata, pl. of arma, from Greek, aromatic herb.]

aroma
Noun
1. a distinctive pleasant smell
2. a subtle pervasive quality or atmosphere [Greek: spice]

Aroma bakers collectivelyLipton, 1970.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aromaaroma - any property detected by the olfactory system
property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"
fragrancy, redolence, bouquet, fragrance, sweetness - a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
fetidness, malodorousness, stinkiness, rankness, foulness - the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
muskiness - having the olfactory properties of musk
rancidness - the property of being rancid
2.aromaaroma - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, odor - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses"
incense - the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room"

aroma
Translations
Spanish aroma [əˈrəumə] naroma m; fragancia
French aroma [əˈrəumə] narôme m
German aroma [əˈrəumə] nAroma nt, Duft m
Italian aroma [əˈrəumə] naroma

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