Scent

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1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Transitive verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Homophones

English

Pronunciation

• AHD: /sĕnt/
• IPA: /sent/
• SAMPA: /sEnt/

Noun

scent (Plural: scents)

1. An odour or smell, especially one left by an animal being hunted by hounds.
2. Something with a strong odour.

   the scent of flowers

   the scent of a skunk

3. perfume.
4. (Figurative) any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone.

Synonyms

• fragrance
• perfume

Translations

• Dutch: geur m (1,2), parfum n (3), spoor n (4)
• German: Duft m (1), Duftstoff m (2), Parfüm n (3), Fährte f (4)
• Swedish: lukt c (1-3), vittring c (1), stank c (a strong, awful odour), doft c (1,3), doftspår, spår n (4)

Transitive verb

1. To detect the scent of.

   The hounds scented the fox in the woods.

2. To impart an odour to.

   Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.

Translations

• German: wittern (1), parfümieren (2)
• French: sentir
• Swedish: lukta, vittra (1)

Homophones

• cent
• sent