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 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
  • New World screwworm flies, the size of a housefly, lay eggs inside warm-blooded animals' open wounds or body openings, such as eyes, nose or mouth.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.
    Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The top of the head is dark brown or black, and a dark, wide band may be visible from the snout through the eye and onto the neck.
    Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
  • Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026

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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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