smellers

Definition of smellersnext
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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Noun
  • This includes fruit flies, the fungus gnats in our potted plants, and those little gnats that like to get in our eyes and noses.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Inside, a handheld camera noses into personal conversations like another participant.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
    Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Smellers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smellers. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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