Olfactory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É’lˈfæk.tÉ™r.ɪ/
• US IPA: /oÊŠlˈfæk.tÉ™r.i/

Origin

Latin olfactorius, from olfactus, present participle of olfaciō ("I sniff"), from oleō + faciō.

Full definition of olfactory

Adjective

1. Concerning the sense of smell.

Derived terms

• olfactory organ

Related terms

• olfactometer
• olfactible
• olfaction

Noun

1. An olfactory organ.
2. (chiefly in the plural) The sense of smell.