aromatic

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Salvia clevelandii ‘Winifred Gilman’ didn’t do as well as the other sages and was too aromatic for his taste.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Plant resins released aromatic compounds and sesquiterpenoids, while bitumen produced naphthenic compounds.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Herbs: Specifically, thyme, tarragon and rosemary — aromatic herbs that go well in almost any savory dish.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Take beef chili with beans: it’s aromatic with onions, garlic, and spices; hearty thanks to the beans; savory with beef, stock, and tomato paste; soft with tomatoes.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

She had partaken of the arts—road companies of plays and even operas, with their magic and promise of an aromatic world outside.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck