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tuoksu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aroma noun A distinctive, usually pleasant smell.
  • essence noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
  • fragrance noun A pleasant smell.
  • nose noun The part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling.
  • odor noun A smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
  • perfume noun A liquid with a pleasant scent, worn on the skin or clothing.
  • scent noun A distinctive smell.
  • smell noun A sensation caused by breathing in odor particles, pleasant or unpleasant.

Senses

tuoksu is used for these senses in English:

  • aroma A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.
  • essence Fragrance, a perfume.
  • fragrance A pleasant smell or odour.
  • nose (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
  • nose The skill in recognising bouquet.
  • odor Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.
  • perfume A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor.
  • scent A distinctive smell.

essence — full definition

  1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
  2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.

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