odorous meaning and definition

ODOROUS adjective

Definition of odorous (adjective)

1. having odor or a characteristic odor
   • "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"
   • antonym: inodorous
2. emitting an odor
   • "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack"
   • synonyms: odoriferous
3. having a natural fragrance
   • "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers"
   • synonyms: odoriferous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling