English Dictionary
◊ SCENT
scent
n 1: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: {aroma}, {fragrance},
{perfume}]
2: an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be
traced
3: any property detected by the olfactory system [syn: {olfactory
property}, {smell}, {aroma}, {odor}, {odour}]
v 1: cause to smell or be smelly [syn: {odorize}] [ant: {deodorize}]
2: catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the
drugs" [syn: {nose}, {wind}]
3: apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day" [syn: {perfume}]