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1 fragrante
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2 bienoliente
• fragrant• pleasant-smelling• sweet-smelling -
3 oloroso
adj.perfumed, aromatic, fragrant, odorous.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: olorosar.* * *► adjetivo1 fragrant, sweet-smelling1 (vino) full-bodied sherry* * *1.ADJ sweet-smelling, fragrant, scented2.SM (=jerez) oloroso, oloroso sherry* * *- sa adjetivo <jabón/flor> scented, fragrant; <queso/pies> smelly* * *= fragrant, odourous [odorous, -USA], odoriferous, scented, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex. Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.Ex. The experiments studied the feasibility of keeping children away from harmful household goods through the use of odorous chemical substances which elicit inherent aversive reactions.Ex. Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex. The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* * *- sa adjetivo <jabón/flor> scented, fragrant; <queso/pies> smelly* * *= fragrant, odourous [odorous, -USA], odoriferous, scented, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex: Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.
Ex: The experiments studied the feasibility of keeping children away from harmful household goods through the use of odorous chemical substances which elicit inherent aversive reactions.Ex: Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex: The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* * *‹queso/pies› smelly; ‹jabón› scented, fragrant oloroso A algo smelling OF stholorosa a lavanda smelling of lavenderoloroso (sherry)* * *
oloroso◊ -sa adjetivo
oloroso,-a adjetivo fragant, sweet-smelling
' oloroso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
olorosa
* * *oloroso, -a♦ adjfragrant♦ nmoloroso (sherry)* * *adj scented* * *oloroso, -sa adj: scented, fragrant* * *oloroso adj fragrant -
4 fragante
adj.fragrant.* * *► adjetivo1 fragrant, scented* * *ADJ1) (=perfumado) fragrant, scented2) = flagrante* * *adjetivo (liter) fragrant* * *= scented, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex. The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.Ex. Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* * *adjetivo (liter) fragrant* * *= scented, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex: The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.
Ex: Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* * *( liter); fragrant, sweet-smelling* * *fragante adjfragrant* * *fragante adj: fragrant* * *fragante adj fragant -
5 aromático
adj.aromatic, perfumed, fragrant, redolent.* * *► adjetivo1 aromatic, fragrant* * *ADJ aromatic, sweet-scented* * *- ca adjetivo aromatic* * *= aromatic, fragrant, balsamic, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex. The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.Ex. Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.Ex. Everybody was served shelled shrimp marinated in a balsamic seasoning and grilled over a hardwood fire.Ex. Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.----* aceite aromático = aromatic oil.* * *- ca adjetivo aromatic* * *= aromatic, fragrant, balsamic, odoriferous, perfumed, smelling, sweet-smelling.Ex: The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.
Ex: Planting fragrant shrubs would benefit all users and in particular blind or visually impaired persons.Ex: Everybody was served shelled shrimp marinated in a balsamic seasoning and grilled over a hardwood fire.Ex: Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* aceite aromático = aromatic oil.* * *aromático -caaromatic* * *
aromático◊ -ca adjetivo
aromatic
aromático,-a adjetivo aromatic
' aromático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aromática
English:
fragrant
- full-bodied
- aromatic
* * *aromático, -a adjaromatic* * *adj aromatic* * *aromático, -ca adj: aromatic -
6 posarse sobre
v.to land on, to perch on, to alight on, to alight upon.* * *(v.) = alight on/upon, settle down on/ontoEx. Her eyes traveled quickly over the document, alighting upon the 'Comments to the Employee' section on the back.Ex. The bees settle down on the anthers of the male flowers and the stigmas of the female flowers respectively to collect droplets of fragrant oils.* * *(v.) = alight on/upon, settle down on/ontoEx: Her eyes traveled quickly over the document, alighting upon the 'Comments to the Employee' section on the back.
Ex: The bees settle down on the anthers of the male flowers and the stigmas of the female flowers respectively to collect droplets of fragrant oils. -
7 vino perfumado
(n.) = perfumed wineEx. A perfumed wine has an intensely fragrant aroma, which is usually representative of the grapes from which it was made.* * *(n.) = perfumed wineEx: A perfumed wine has an intensely fragrant aroma, which is usually representative of the grapes from which it was made.
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8 bienoliente
adj.pleasant-smelling, sweet-smelling, fragrant.* * *► adjetivo1 sweet-smelling* * *ADJ sweet-smelling, fragrant* * *sweet-smelling -
9 búcaro
m.1 odoriferous clay, fragrant clay.2 clay water jug.3 ceramic flower vase.* * *1 (florero) vase2 (para beber) earthenware drinking jar* * *SM1) (=jarrón) vase2) (=arcilla) clay, fragrant clay* * *vase* * *búcaro nm1. [florero] ceramic vase2. [botijo] clay water jug -
10 embalsamado
ADJ embalmed* * *= mummified.Ex. I looked down and saw a tiny but perfect mummified human body with hair, dark brown skin and more disturbingly, wings.* * *= mummified.Ex: I looked down and saw a tiny but perfect mummified human body with hair, dark brown skin and more disturbingly, wings.
* * *embalsamado -da2 ‹cadáver› embalmed* * *embalsamado, -a adjembalmed -
11 estigma2
2 = stigma.Nota: Parte de una flor.Ex. The bees settle down on the anthers of the male flowers and the stigmas of the female flowers respectively to collect droplets of fragrant oils. -
12 odorífero
adj.1 odoriferous, sweet-smelling, aromatic, smelling.2 odoriferous, odorant, odorous.* * *► adjetivo1 odoriferous* * *= odoriferous.Ex. Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.* * *= odoriferous.Ex: Skunks use a highly odoriferous secretion to deter predation.
* * *odoriferous* * *odorífero, -a adjodoriferous* * *adj fragrant -
13 perfumado
adj.1 odoriferous, perfumated.2 perfumed, scented, balmy, fragrant.past part.past participle of spanish verb: perfumar.* * *ADJ scented, perfumed* * *= aromatic, scented, odourous [odorous, -USA], perfumed, sweet-smelling.Ex. The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.Ex. The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.Ex. The experiments studied the feasibility of keeping children away from harmful household goods through the use of odorous chemical substances which elicit inherent aversive reactions.Ex. Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex. Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.----* no perfumado = non-scented.* ungüento perfumado = perfumed oil.* vela perfumada = fragrance candle, scented candle.* vino perfumado = perfumed wine.* * *= aromatic, scented, odourous [odorous, -USA], perfumed, sweet-smelling.Ex: The smell of their dry, aromatic leaves spiced the gentle breeze.
Ex: The article 'Loud tastes, coloured fragrances, and scented sounds: how and when to mix the senses in persuasive communications' discusses 'synesthetic' or cross-sensory associations in persuasive language employed in advertising.Ex: The experiments studied the feasibility of keeping children away from harmful household goods through the use of odorous chemical substances which elicit inherent aversive reactions.Ex: Our testing found that gently pounding individual stalks released the delicate, perfumed and flavorful oils of the lemongrass.Ex: Among her favorite smelling plants include the sweet-smelling leaf undersides of the rhododendrons.* no perfumado = non-scented.* ungüento perfumado = perfumed oil.* vela perfumada = fragrance candle, scented candle.* vino perfumado = perfumed wine. -
14 árbol
m.1 tree.2 mast.3 axle, shaft.4 arbor.* * *1 BOTÁNICA tree2 TÉCNICA axle, shaft3 MARÍTIMO mast4 (gráfico) tree (diagram)\los árboles no dejan ver el bosque you can't see the wood for the treesárbol del amor Judas treeárbol del cielo tree of Heavenárbol frutal fruit tree* * *noun m.- árboles maderables* * *SM1) (Bot) treeárbol de la ciencia — tree of knowledge, tree of knowledge of good and evil
árbol de Pascua — Cono Sur Christmas tree
2) (Mec) shaft3) (Náut) mast4) (Inform) tree* * *1) (Bot) treeel árbol de la ciencia/vida — the tree of knowledge/life
quien a buen árbol se arrima buena sombra le cobija — it's always useful to have friends in high places
los árboles no dejan ver el bosque — you can't see the forest (AmE) o (BrE) wood for the trees
2) (Auto, Mec) shaft3) ( diagrama) tb•* * *= tree.Ex. The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.----* accionado por árbol de transmisión = shafting powered.* árbol caducifolio = deciduous tree.* árbol de búsqueda binario = binary search tree.* árbol de hoja caduca = deciduous tree.* árbol de hoja perenne = evergreen tree.* árbol de Judas = redbud, Judas tree.* árbol de Judea = Judas tree, redbud.* árbol de la ciencia, el = tree of knowledge, the.* árbol del amor = Judas tree, redbud.* árbol del cacao = cacao tree.* árbol del cigüeñal = crankshaft.* árbol de levas = camshaft.* árbol de Navidad = Christmas tree.* árbol de transmisión = driveshaft.* árbol enano = bonsai.* árbol frutal = fruit tree.* árbol genealógico = family tree, genealogical tree.* árbol miniatura = bonsai.* árbol para la toma de decisiones = decision tree.* árbol temático = subject tree.* bosque de árboles caducifolios = deciduous forest.* bosque de árboles de hoja caduca = deciduous forest.* cepa de árbol = tree stump.* cubierta formada por las copas de los árboles = canopy, overstorey [overstory, -USA].* cubierto de árboles = tree-covered.* cubierto por árboles = tree-shaded.* el dinero no crece en los árboles = money doesn't grow on trees.* en la copa del árbol = at the top of the tree.* flanqueado de árboles = tree-lined.* la copa del árbol = the top of the tree.* limpiar el terreno de árboles = clear + land.* línea de los árboles, la = timberline, the, tree line, the.* los árboles no dejan ver el bosque = cannot see the forest for the trees.* madera de árbol frutal = fruit wood.* no ver el bosque por los árboles = miss + the forest for the trees.* piragua de tronco de árbol = dugout, dugout canoe.* plantación de árboles = tree planting.* rama de árbol = tree branch.* repoblar con árboles = reforest.* repoblar de árboles = reforest.* sin árboles = treeless.* tala de árboles = deforestation, wood cutting.* tocón de árbol = tree stump.* tronco de árbol = tree trunk.* * *1) (Bot) treeel árbol de la ciencia/vida — the tree of knowledge/life
quien a buen árbol se arrima buena sombra le cobija — it's always useful to have friends in high places
los árboles no dejan ver el bosque — you can't see the forest (AmE) o (BrE) wood for the trees
2) (Auto, Mec) shaft3) ( diagrama) tb•* * *= tree.Ex: The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.
* accionado por árbol de transmisión = shafting powered.* árbol caducifolio = deciduous tree.* árbol de búsqueda binario = binary search tree.* árbol de hoja caduca = deciduous tree.* árbol de hoja perenne = evergreen tree.* árbol de Judas = redbud, Judas tree.* árbol de Judea = Judas tree, redbud.* árbol de la ciencia, el = tree of knowledge, the.* árbol del amor = Judas tree, redbud.* árbol del cacao = cacao tree.* árbol del cigüeñal = crankshaft.* árbol de levas = camshaft.* árbol de Navidad = Christmas tree.* árbol de transmisión = driveshaft.* árbol enano = bonsai.* árbol frutal = fruit tree.* árbol genealógico = family tree, genealogical tree.* árbol miniatura = bonsai.* árbol para la toma de decisiones = decision tree.* árbol temático = subject tree.* bosque de árboles caducifolios = deciduous forest.* bosque de árboles de hoja caduca = deciduous forest.* cepa de árbol = tree stump.* cubierta formada por las copas de los árboles = canopy, overstorey [overstory, -USA].* cubierto de árboles = tree-covered.* cubierto por árboles = tree-shaded.* el dinero no crece en los árboles = money doesn't grow on trees.* en la copa del árbol = at the top of the tree.* flanqueado de árboles = tree-lined.* la copa del árbol = the top of the tree.* limpiar el terreno de árboles = clear + land.* línea de los árboles, la = timberline, the, tree line, the.* los árboles no dejan ver el bosque = cannot see the forest for the trees.* madera de árbol frutal = fruit wood.* no ver el bosque por los árboles = miss + the forest for the trees.* piragua de tronco de árbol = dugout, dugout canoe.* plantación de árboles = tree planting.* rama de árbol = tree branch.* repoblar con árboles = reforest.* repoblar de árboles = reforest.* sin árboles = treeless.* tala de árboles = deforestation, wood cutting.* tocón de árbol = tree stump.* tronco de árbol = tree trunk.* * *A ( Bot) treeel árbol de la ciencia del bien y del mal the tree of knowledge (of good and evil)quien a buen árbol se arrima buena sombra le cobija it's always useful to have friends in high placesdel árbol caído todos hacen leña there are always people who will benefit from other people's misfortuneCompuestos:el árbol de la vida the tree of lifeChristmas tree( Andes) Christmas treeCompuestos:propeller shaftcamshaftoverhead camshaftdrive shaftC (diagrama) tbdiagrama de árbol tree diagram, treeCompuesto:family tree* * *
árbol sustantivo masculino (Bot) tree;
árbol de Navidad or (Andes) de Pascua Christmas tree;
los árboles no dejan ver el bosque you can't see the forest (AmE) o (BrE) wood for the trees
árbol sustantivo masculino
1 Bot tree
árbol de Navidad, Christmas tree
2 árbol genealógico, family tree
' árbol' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acebo
- aguacate
- apear
- caduca
- caduco
- camelio
- caoba
- ciruelo
- cocotero
- copa
- cortar
- empotrar
- esquivar
- frutal
- haya
- hoja
- membrillo
- misma
- mismo
- níspero
- perenne
- plátano
- pomelo
- ramo
- raquítica
- raquítico
- roble
- sándalo
- sombra
- subirse
- tamarindo
- tocón
- tronchar
- tronco
- abatir
- alcornoque
- alto
- anillo
- apalear
- atravesado
- bajar
- balancear
- bambolearse
- banano
- botar
- cargado
- caucho
- chabacano
- cima
- contorno
English:
afford
- against
- almond
- blossom
- branch
- burst
- cherry
- chestnut
- climb
- clip
- crown
- decorate
- evergreen
- family tree
- fell
- fragrant
- gravel
- hazel
- hit
- hollow
- into
- light up
- lilac
- lime
- look down
- mulberry
- narrowly
- olive
- orange
- pass
- pedigree
- pick off
- round
- rubber tree
- run
- scramble
- shady
- stick
- stump
- top
- tree
- tree-house
- under
- up
- walk into
- walnut
- wave
- Christmas
- family
- fruit
* * *árbol nm1. [planta leñosa] tree;los árboles le impiden ver el bosque he can't see the wood for the trees;quien a buen árbol se arrima (buena sombra le cobija) it pays to have friends in high placesárbol del caucho rubber tree;el árbol de la ciencia the tree of knowledge;árbol de la mirra myrrh;árbol de Navidad Christmas tree;árbol del pan breadfruit tree;árbol del Paraíso oleaster;Andes árbol de Pascua Christmas tree;árbol de la quina cinchona;árbol de la vida tree of life2. [esquema] tree diagramárbol genealógico family tree3. Informát tree4. Náut mast5. Ling tree6. Tec shaftárbol de levas camshaft;árbol de transmisión transmission shaft* * *m1 tree2 TÉC shaft* * *árbol nm1) : tree2)árbol genealógico : family tree* * *árbol n tree -
15 efluvio
m.1 vapor.los efluvios de su perfume the smell of her perfume2 effluxion, emanation, effluence, efflux.3 effluvium, gaseous emanation.* * *1 emanation, effusion, flow2 figurado surge* * *SM outpour, outflow* * *los efluvios de la prima-vera — (liter) the sweet breath of spring
* * *los efluvios de la prima-vera — (liter) the sweet breath of spring
* * *(emanación) emanationlos efluvios de la primavera ( liter); the fragrances o essences of spring* * *efluvio nm1. [emanación] vapour;[aroma] scent;los efluvios de su perfume the smell of her perfume;Fam Hum¡menudos efluvios salen de tus zapatos! your shoes are smelling very fragrant!2. [de alegría, simpatía] aura* * *m smell, scent -
16 estigma
m.1 mark, scar (marca).2 stigma.3 birth mark.* * *1 (gen) stigma2 (marca) brand, mark; (de nacimiento) birthmark3 RELIGIÓN stigma* * *SM1) (=marca, deshonra) stigma2) (Bot) stigma3) pl estigmas (Rel) stigmata* * *masculino stigmaestigmas — (Relig) stigmata (pl)
* * *masculino stigmaestigmas — (Relig) stigmata (pl)
* * *estigma11 = stigma, disgrace.Ex: Illiteracy in our society is not only terribly inconvenient, it also carries with it a stigma.
Ex: Distribution of any publication that tends to expose an individual to public contempt, ridicule, or disgrace is forbidden.* estigma social = social stigma.* quitar el estigma = destigmatise [destigmatize, -USA].estigma22 = stigma.Nota: Parte de una flor.Ex: The bees settle down on the anthers of the male flowers and the stigmas of the female flowers respectively to collect droplets of fragrant oils.
* * *A ( Bot) stigmaB1 (mancha, deshonra) stigma2 ( liter) (marca, señal) mark3 ( Relig) stigmaestigmas stigmata (pl)* * *
estigma sustantivo masculino
stigma
estigma sustantivo masculino stigma
Rel stigmata
' estigma' also found in these entries:
English:
stigma
* * *estigma nm1. [marca] mark, scar3. [deshonra] stigma4. Bot stigma* * *m BOT, REL, figstigma* * *estigma nm: stigma -
17 floripondio
m.1 magnolia, tree of great beauty, with very large white fragrant flowers.2 floripondium, smooth-stalked brugmansia. (Botany)3 gaudy flower used as ornament, gaudy flower.* * *1 peyorativo (flor grande) great big gaudy flower2 (adorno exagerado) heavy ornamentation* * *SM1) pey big flower2) (Literat) rhetorical flourish, extravagant figure3) LAm * (=hombre) pansy *, poof ***, fag (EEUU) **4) And (Bot) lily of the valley* * *AmL floripón masculino (fam)* * *AmL floripón masculino (fam)* * *A ( fam)(adorno): se plantificó un floripondio en la cabeza she plonked a great flowery thing on her head ( colloq)B ( Bot) datura* * *
floripondio m fam pey gaudy decorative flower: tenía un gran floripondio cosido al hombro del vestido, she had a gaudy decorative flower sewn on her sleeve
* * *floripondio nm2. [arbusto] datura* * *m despflowery monstrosity -
18 suche
m.1 a fragrant yellow flower esteemed in Peru.2 a fish of Lake Titicaca, held in high esteem.* * *1.ADJ Caribe * sharp, bitter2. SM Cono Sur1) * (=grano) pimple2) * (=funcionario) penpusher, pencil pusher (EEUU)3) ** (=coime) pimp* * *( Chi)* * *♦ adjMéx, Ven unripe♦ nm2. Ecuad, Perú [árbol] white frangipani -
19 gr
gr (gramo)= gramme (gm) [gram, -USA].Ex: Nowadays the weight of a paper can be conveniently expressed in terms of grammes per square metre of a sheet, but in the hand-press period it was given in pounds.
* * *GR(en Per) = Guardia Republicana* * *
Multiple Entries:
gr
gr.
gr (abr de gramo) gram
'gr' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
onza
- v.gr.
English:
aggrieved
- agree
- agreeable
- agreement
- angrily
- angry
- autobiography
- autograph
- begrudge
- bibliography
- biography
- calligraphy
- cartographer
- cartography
- choreographer
- choreography
- cinematography
- congregate
- congregation
- congruent
- degree
- demography
- disagree
- disagreeable
- disagreement
- elbow-grease
- emigrant
- epigraph
- evergreen
- first-degree
- flagrant
- fragrance
- fragrant
- gangrene
- gangrenous
- geography
- graffiti
- graft
- grammatical
- granola
- grant
- graph
- grasp
- grasping
- grass
- grasshopper
- grassland
- grassy
- gratuitous
- gratuity
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20 olorosa
- 1
- 2
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fragrant — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having a pleasant, sweet smell. DERIVATIVES fragrantly adverb. ORIGIN Latin, from fragrare smell sweet … English terms dictionary
fragrant — [frā′grənt] adj. [ME < L fragrans (gen. fragrantis), prp. of fragrare, to emit a (sweet) smell < IE base * bhrag , to smell > OHG braccho, bloodhound] having a pleasant odor; sweet smelling fragrantly adv … English World dictionary
fragrant — fragrantly, adv. fragrantness, n. /fray greuhnt/, adj. 1. having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet smelling; sweet scented: a fragrant rose. 2. delightful; pleasant: fragrant memories. [1400 50; late ME < L fragrant (s. of fragrans), prp. of… … Universalium