Science Fair Project Dictionary
Scent
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English
Pronunciation
- AHD : /sĕnt/
- IPA : /sent/
- SAMPA : /sEnt/
Noun
scent (Plural: scents )
- an odour or smell, especially one left by an animal being hunted by hounds.
- something with a strong odour.
- perfume.
- (Figurative) any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone.
Synonyms
Translations
- Dutch: geur m (1,2), parfum n (3), spoor n (4)
- German: Duft m (1), Duftstoff m (2), Parfüm n (3), Fährte f (4)
- Swedish: lukt c (1-3), vittring c (1), stank c (a strong, awful odour), doft c (1,3), doftspår , spår n (4)
Transitive verb
- to detect the scent of.
- The hounds scented the fox in the woods.
- to impart an odour to.
- Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.
Translations
- German: wittern (1), parfümieren (2)
- French: sentir
- Swedish: lukta , vittra (1)
Homophones
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