fragrance

fra-grance · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A pleasant, sweet smell.

  2. 2.

    A perfume or scented product.

Forms

plural: fragrances

Related words

Antonyms: odor, stench
See also: aroma, perfume, scent
Synonyms: aroma, perfume, scent

Etymology

From Latin fragrantia ("sweet smell"), from fragrare ("to smell sweet"). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially as a more refined alternative to "smell" or "odor."