olfactology

noun

ol·​fac·​tol·​o·​gy
ˌälˌfakˈtäləjē
plural -es
: the scientific study of smells or of the sense of smell

Word History

Etymology

Latin olfactus smell (from olfactus, olefactus, past participle of olfacere, olefacere) + English -o- + -logy

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“Olfactology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olfactology. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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