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
  • Cook County animal control also reminded pet owners that animals with short coats, or with white or tan fur, are more susceptible to sunburbn, especially on their noses.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The nose is designed to help break up the shockwaves that are typically created when an aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • With those personal details out of the way, the app asks the user to identify the dog’s breed, snout description, and coat type (single, double, or hairless), as well as what her typical daily activity looks like.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
  • 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

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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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