"graveolence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin graveolentia. Compare French gravéolence. See graveolent. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|graveolentia}} Latin graveolentia, {{cog|fr|gravéolence.}} French gravéolence. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} graveolence (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A strong offensive smell; rancidity. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Smell

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