Dictionary![]() ![]() o•dorPronunciation: (ō'dur), [key] —n. 1. the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor. 2. a sensation perceived by the sense of smell; scent. 3. an agreeable scent; fragrance. 4. a disagreeable smell. 5. a quality or property characteristic or suggestive of something: An odor of suspicion surrounded his testimony. 6. repute: in bad odor with the whole community. 7. Archaic.something that has a pleasant scent. Also, esp. Brit.,odour. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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