scent

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a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant

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The delicate scent of roses filled the air.
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She wore a new perfume with a sweet, floral scent.
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aromafragranceodorperfumesmell
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a trail of smell left by an animal or person, used for tracking

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The dog followed the scent of the rabbit through the woods.
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Hunters often rely on a dog's ability to pick up a fresh scent.
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trailtrackspoor
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to detect the smell of (something)

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The dog could scent the deer from a mile away.
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He could scent trouble brewing.
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smelldetectperceivediscern
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to give a pleasant smell to (something)

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She used essential oils to scent the room.
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The candles were lit to scent the air with vanilla.
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perfumefragrancearomatize