OLFACTORY in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of OLFACTORY
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
olfactory
 a.  relating to, or contributing to sense of smell
Classic Sentence:
1  Sure it is, nevertheless, that the Sperm Whale has no proper olfactories.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 85. The Fountain.
2  Others having broken the stems of their pipes almost short off at the bowl, were vigorously puffing tobacco-smoke, so that it constantly filled their olfactories.
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 91. The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud.
Example Sentence:
1  A wine taster must have a discriminating palate and a keen olfactory sense, for a good wine appeals both to the taste buds and to the nose.