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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Noun
  • The skin on her nose was said to have been peeling from the sun.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Her nose clogged with thick mucus.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
    Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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