Synonyms for Odoriferous & Similar Words
Definition of odoriferous
- adjective
- morally offensive; "odoriferous legislation"
- emitting an odor; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack"
- having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "odoriferous"
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