FRAGOR

Etymology 1

Noun

fragor (plural fragors)

A loud and sudden sound; the report of anything bursting; a crash.

Etymology 2

Noun

fragor (plural fragors)

(obsolete, proscribed) A strong or sweet scent; fragrance.

Source: Wiktionary


Fra"gor (, n. Etym: [L., a breaking to pieces, fr. frangere to break.]

1. A loud and sudden sound; the report of anything bursting; a crash. I. Watts.

2.

Note: [Due to confusion with fragrant.]

Definition: A strong or sweet scent. [Obs. & Illegitimate.] Sir T. Herbert.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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