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odor vs odorous

odorous vs odor

odor is a noun but odorous is not a noun.

odor is not an adjective while odorous is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odor Yes No No No
odorous No Yes No No
odor (noun) odorous (noun)
any property detected by the olfactory system
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odor (adjective) odorous (adjective)
having odor or a characteristic odor
having a natural fragrance
emitting an odor
Difference between odor and odorous

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