ODORATE

Etymology

Adjective

odorate (comparative more odorate, superlative most odorate)

(obsolete) odorous

Noun

odorate (plural odorates)

(obsolete) A fragrant substance; perfume.

Source: Wiktionary


O"dor*ate, a. Etym: [L. odoratus, p.p. of odorare to perfume, fr. odor odor.]

Definition: Odorous. [Obos.] Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HEEDLESS

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