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1 Smell
v. trans.Perceive by smell: P. and V. ὀσφραίνεσθαι (gen. or absol.) (Eur., Cycl.).V. intrans.Emit smell: P. and V. ὄζειν.Smell of: Ar. and P. ὄζειν (gen.).Smell out: see scent out.——————subs.Sense of smell: P. ὄσφρησις, ἡ.Odour: P. and V. ὀσμή, ἡ.Foul smell: V. δυσοσμία, ἡ.With keen sense of smell, adj.: V. εὐρίς.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Smell
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2 smelt
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3 Scent
subs.Power of smelling: P. ὄσφρησις, ἡ.Smell, perfume: P. and V. ὀσμή, ἡ.Sweet scent: P. εὐωδία, ἡ.Track: P. and V. ἴχνος, τό.On the scent: P. and V. κατʼ ἴχνος.Having a keen scent, adj.: V. εὔρις.Scents, essences: P. and V. μύρον, τό.——————v. trans.Anoint with ointment: Ar. μυρίζειν, μυροῦν.Perceive by smell: P. and V. ὀσφραίνεσθαι (gen. or absol.) (Eur., Cycl.).I scent out a despotism such as Hippias set up: Ar. ὀσφραίνομαι τῆς Ἱππίου τυραννίδος (Lys. 619).Have an inkling of: P. and V. μαντεύεσθαι. (acc.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Scent
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4 Strong
adj.Mighty: P. and V. μέγας.Physically strong: P. and V. ἰσχυρός, V. κραταῖος, ὄβριμος, ἐγκρατής (in P. used of defences), σθεναρός, Ar. and V. παγκρατής, καρτερός (in P. used of defences), P. ἐρρωμένος.Stronger: use also V. φέρτερος no positive.Stout, solid: P. στεριφός; see Solid.Firm., secure: P. and V. βέβαιος.Trustworthy: P. and V. βέβαιος, ἀσφαλής, P. ἐχυρός.Cogent: P. ἀναγκαῖος.Energetic: P. and V. ἔντονος, σύντονος.Efficacious: P. and V. δραστήριος.Vehement: P. σφοδρός.Of natural phenomena: P. and V. πολύς, μέγας.Of a smell: use P. βαρύς.A strong wind: P. ἄνεμος μέγας.A strong proof: P. μέγα τεκμήριον.Be strong, powerful, v.: P. and V. δύνασθαι, ἰσχύειν, ἐρρῶσθαι (perf. pass. of ῥωννύναι), Ar. and V. σθένειν.Be strong ( in body): P. and V. ἰσχύειν, ἐρρῶσθαι (perf. infin. of ῥωννύναι), Ar. and V. εὐσωματεῖν, V. εὐσθενεῖν (Eur., Cycl.); see be vigorous, under Vigorous.With a strong hand: use P. and V. βίᾳ.Strong points: P. τὰ ἰσχυρότατα (Thuc. 5, 111).Take strong measures: use P. and V. ἀνήκεστόν τι δρᾶν.Have strong views on: P. and V. σπουδάζειν περί (gen.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Strong
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6 Savour
subs.How sweet a savour of pig's flesh has blown towards me: Ar. ὡς ἡδύ μοι προσέπνευσε χοιρείων κρεῶν (Ran. 338).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Savour
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Smell — Smell, n. [OE. smel, smil, smul, smeol. See {Smell}, v. t.] (Physiol.) 1. The sense or faculty by which certain qualities of bodies are perceived through the instrumentally of the olfactory nerves. See {Sense}. [1913 Webster] 2. The quality of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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smell — smell,[/p] scent, odor, aroma all denote a property of a thing that makes it perceptible to the olfactory sense. Smell not only is the most general of these terms but tends to be the most colorless. It is the appropriate word when merely the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
smell — (v.) late 12c., emit or perceive an odor, also (n.) odor, aroma, stench; not found in O.E., perhaps cognate with M.Du. smolen, Low Ger. smelen to smolder (see SMOLDER (Cf. smolder)). OED says no doubt of O.E. origin, but not recorded, and not… … Etymology dictionary
smell something a mile off — see, spot, tell, smell, etc. sth a ˈmile off idiom (informal) to see or realize sth very easily and quickly • He s wearing a wig you can see it a mile off. • After twenty years in the police she could smell a liar a mile off. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
see something a mile off — see (or tell or spot) something a mile off informal recognize something very easily the first year campers can be spotted a mile off * * * see, spot, tell, smell, etc. sth a ˈmile off idiom (informal) to see or realize sth very easily and quickly … Useful english dictionary
smell — See rotten egg smell stink bomb smell … Dictionary of automotive terms
smell where you're stepping — See I smell where you re stepping … English idioms
smell out — See: FERRET OUT … Dictionary of American idioms
smell out — See: FERRET OUT … Dictionary of American idioms
