Etymology

aroma

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Today it means: A smell; especially a pleasant, spicy or fragrant one. Full definition →

Late Latin arōmata ← Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma)
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  1. Ancient Greekἄρωμα (árōma)
  2. Late Latinarōmata
  3. English todayaroma

From Late Latin arōmata (“spices”) (or arōma (“spice”)), from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (árōma, “seasoning, spicy and/or fragrant smell”).

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