scent
Pronunciation:
/sɛnt/noun
Definitions
A distinctive odour or smell.
Example: the scent of a skunk
An odour left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
Example: The dogs lost the scent.
The sense of smell.
Example: I believe the bloodhound has the best scent of all dogs.
A perfume.
verb
Definitions
To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.
Example: The hounds scented the fox in the woods.
To have a suspicion of.
Example: I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me.
To impart an odour to.
Example: Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.
To have a smell.