osmatic


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os·mat·ic

 (ŏz-măt′ĭk)
adj.
Having or characterized by a well-developed sense of smell.

[From Greek osmē, smell.]
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osmatic

(ɒzˈmætɪk)
adj
possessing a good sense of smell
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