scent
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But for me, this step is mostly about scent.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
This connection offers new insight into how scent information travels from the nose into neural circuits.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
The scent of coffee or chai might linger.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“You staying for the midnight movies?” she asks, but you’re distracted by the scent of frybread and strawberries.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing scent
The Nose Knows: Olfactory Vocabulary
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Words to Know Before You Defrost the Bird
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