aromatic
adjective /ˌær.əˈmæt.ɪk/
/ˌer.əˈmæt̬-/ Definition
› having a pleasant smell: aromatic herbsSmells and smelling
(Definition of aromatic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- aroma noun
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