olfactory

adj, noun — 3 senses

olfactory

adj

UK /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ · US /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/

Etymology Learned borrowing from Latin olfactōrius.

1

Relational Concerning the sense of smell.

Dogs possess a highly developed olfactory system.
The disease can impair olfactory function.

2 more examples

olfactory receptor
olfactory perception

Derived terms: nonolfactory, olfactome, olfactoric, olfactorily, olfactorize, olfactory bulb, olfactory capsule, olfactory kiss, olfactory lobe, olfactory nerve, olfactory organ, olfactory reference syndrome, subolfactory
Related terms: olfacto-, olfact-, olfactometer, olfactible, olfaction

olfactory

noun

Etymology Learned borrowing from Latin olfactōrius.

1

Anatomy, Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences, Zoology, Zootomy Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of olfactory organ.

2

In plural The sense of smell.

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