English Explanatory Dictionary

overscent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give too much scent to (something or someone); to scent excessively.
  2. To apply too much scent to oneself.
  3. To scent so as to cover or conceal the original odour.
noun
  1. A scent that is added to or layered over another.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəˈsɛnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overscent.wav /ˈəʊvəˌsɛnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overscent (noun).wav

Word forms

overscent overscents overscenting overscented

Etymology

From over- + scent.

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