smeller

Definition of smellernext
as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity a sensitive smeller is just as important as a fine palate when evaluating wine

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Recent Examples of smeller Plants are indeed more than remedial smellers. Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026 Those molecules then collect at the narrower rim, delivering a headier, more concentrated olfactory package to the smeller. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2022
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Noun
  • People should monitor for one to three weeks after potential exposure for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, rash or red eyes.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Health officials say the gas can irritate the eyes, nose and throat and may be especially troublesome for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the spectacled caiman resembles a crocodile but typically has a shorter, broader snout.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • The shark can extend its jaw all the way down its snout to help catch fish, squids and crustaceans.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2026

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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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