as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
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In spring, the plant is covered with clusters of fragrant pastel blooms.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
There is a significant number of fragrant orchids, but the most well-known is Vanilla planifolia, the species from whose beans (seeds) vanilla extract is made.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
There is a significant number of fragrant orchids, but the most well-known is Vanilla planifolia, the species from whose beans (seeds) vanilla extract is made.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrant. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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