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redolent

Redolent (adj) means Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.

adj
1
Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
2
Having the smell of the article in question.
3
Suggestive or reminiscent.
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Etymology

From Middle English redolent (first attested in 1400), from Old French redolent, from Latin redolentem, present participle of redoleō (“to emit a scent”), from red- + oleō (“to smell”).

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What is the meaning of redolent?

"redolent" (adj) means fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.

What are the different meanings of redolent?

"redolent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent; 2. Having the smell of the article in question; 3. Suggestive or reminiscent.

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