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Anosmic (adj) means Unable to smell things properly.

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Unable to smell things properly.

Without organs for smelling.

"Even in the totally anosmic whale without an olfactory nerve, bulb, or tract, it is noteworthy that the third-order neurons of the olfactory system still persist." — R. Bruce Masterton, Phylogeny of the Vertebrate Sensory Systems (1978)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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anosmatic

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cosmic

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What is the meaning of anosmic?

"anosmic" (adj) means unable to smell things properly.

What is another word for anosmic?

Other words for "anosmic" include anosmatic.

What are the different meanings of anosmic?

"anosmic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Unable to smell things properly; 2. Without organs for smelling.