Definition of OLFACTORY

olfactory

Plural: olfactories

Adjective

  • of or relating to olfaction

Adj

  • Concerning the sense of smell.

Noun

  • Ellipsis of olfactory organ.
  • The sense of smell.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin olfactus (“an act of smelling; the sense of smell”) + -ory, from olfaciō (“to sniff, smell, scent”) + -tus (action noun suffix).

Synonyms

olfactive

Scrabble Score: 17

olfactory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
olfactory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
olfactory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

olfactory: valid Words With Friends Word