Aromatic - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Aromatic :  adj
1: (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings; "an aromatic organic compound"
2: having a strong distinctive fragrance; "the pine woods were more redolent"- Jean Stafford [syn: redolent]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Aromatic : \Ar`o*mat"ic\, Aromatical \Ar`o*mat"ic*al\, a. [L. aromaticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. aromatique. See Aroma.] Pertaining to, or containing, aroma; fragrant; spicy; strong-scented; odoriferous; as, aromatic balsam.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Aromatic : \Ar`o*mat"ic\ ([a^]r`[-o]*m[a^]t"[i^]k), n. A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon, spices.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Aromatic

Lecinqblog: @kmf85 oh o coffee on gifts..hmmm..that is one Aromatic gift now.I am giving the gift of love to everyone i know..yay me//LOL
Home_Recipes: Aromatic Green Casserole Recipe : http://www.healthyhomerecipes.com/recipedetail.aspx?id=3073
ItBeJerus: Red wine and h2h. We should have these more often. Great wine too, its very smooth, Aromatic, and bold.
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