smellers

plural of smeller
as in noses
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 smellers Plants are indeed more than remedial smellers. Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
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Noun
  • The Field isn’t the only museum to send visitors’ noses back in time.
    RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
  • Born out of love for her native land, its nature and history, Aura of Kazakhstan invites European noses to experience the local culture and encapsulate their feelings in a juice.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.
    Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Smellers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smellers. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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