smeller

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
  • An alligator that narrowly escaped poachers in Florida was left in an agonizing predicament when a cord cinched to its head began slicing off its nose, a YouTube video shows.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
  • Coming in contact with this bacterium in large quantities can result in ear, nose, and throat infections.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • But this species was much bigger, lighter-colored, and touted a long snout — its most distinguishing feature, Mei said.
    Marlowe Starling, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • The unusual-looking freshwater fish, which has pointy teeth and a long snout, measured 7 feet and 3 inches and weighed 153 pounds, according to Weston’s post—about the same heft as a keg of beer.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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