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odour vs odorous

odorous vs odour

odour is a noun but odorous is not a noun.

odour is not an adjective while odorous is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odour Yes No No No
odorous No Yes No No
odour (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
odour (adjective) odorous (adjective)
having odor or a characteristic odor
having a natural fragrance
emitting an odor
Difference between odour and odorous

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