A distinctive, often agreeable odor. See Synonyms at fragrance, smell.
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A hint of something imminent; a suggestion: caught the scent of a reconciliation.
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A perfume: an expensive French scent.
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An odor left by the passing of an animal.
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The trail of a hunted animal or fugitive.
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verb
To perceive by the olfactory organs .
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To get or have an inkling of .
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To imbue or fill with odor .
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To yield an odor of some specified kind .
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To bear indication or suggestions.
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verb-transitive
To fill with a pleasant odor; perfume: when blossoms scent the air.
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To perceive or identify by the sense of smell: dogs scenting their prey.
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To suspect or detect as if by smelling: scented danger.
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verb-intransitive
To hunt prey by means of the sense of smell. Used of hounds.
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