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olfactory

Syllabification: (ol·fac·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /älˈfakt(ə)rē, ōl-/
Definition of olfactory

adjective

  • of or relating to the sense of smell:the olfactory organs

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin olfactare (frequentative of olfacere 'to smell') + -ory2

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