odour meaning and definition

ODOUR noun

Definition of odour (noun)

1. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
   • "she loved the smell of roses"
   • synonyms: odor, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell
2. any property detected by the olfactory system
   • synonyms: aroma, odor, olfactory property, scent, smell