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smellers

noun

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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  1. noses
  2. snouts
Noun
  • Will his supporters really just hold their noses and reelect Bass?
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This is nothing less than a predatory act to replicate the city of Sunny Isles all over Florida, right under our noses.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of noses
Noun
  • The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Halligan said breeds with short snouts like Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pekingese pups are at greater risk, so are overweight animals and dogs with dark fur.
    — Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of snouts

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“Smellers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smellers. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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