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olfaction vs nose

nose vs olfaction

olfaction and nose both are nouns.

olfaction is not a verb while nose is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfaction Yes No No No
nose Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nose is a hyponym of olfaction; that is, nose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfaction:
  • olfaction: the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
  • nose: the sense of smell (especially in animals)
olfaction (noun) nose (noun)
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
olfaction (verb) nose (verb)
defeat by a narrow margin
rub noses
push or move with the nose
advance the forward part of with caution
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
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