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Adjective: aromatic  ,er-u'ma-tik [N. Amer], ,a-ru'ma-tik [Brit]
  1. Having a strong pleasant odour
    "the pine woods were more aromatic";
    - redolent
     
  2. (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
    "an aromatic organic compound"
Noun: aromatic  ,er-u'ma-tik [N. Amer], ,a-ru'ma-tik [Brit]
  1. A fragrant plant or spice
    "Basil and rosemary are popular aromatics in Mediterranean cuisine"

Derived forms: aromatics

See also: fragrant

Encyclopedia: Aromatic