ol·fac·to·ry ( l-f k t -r , -tr,  l-)adj. Of, relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell. [Latin olfact rius, used to sniff at, from olfactus, past participle of olfacere, to smell : olre, to smell + facere, to do; see fact.] |
olfactory [ɒlˈfæktərɪ -trɪ]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of or relating to the sense of smell
n pl -ries
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (usually plural) an organ or nerve concerned with the sense of smell
[from Latin olfactus, past participle of olfacere, from olere to smell + facere to make]
| olfactory (l-fkt-r, l-) Relating to or involving the organs or sense of smell. |
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| Adj. | 1. | olfactory - of or relating to olfaction |
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