smeller

as in nose
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity a sensitive smeller is just as important as a fine palate when evaluating wine

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Noun
  • Allergic reactions can vary in severity from coughing and a runny nose to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
    News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Mid-engine layouts generally put the same components like radiators in the same places, and the Emira's shape follows its predecessors (as well as cars from McLaren or Ferrari) with large intake ducts straked across its doors and rear fenders, a low nose, and little overhang past the axles.
    Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Behind them were strobe lights and a striking LED screen backdrop splayed with lyrics and images of animated alligators shooting lasers from their snouts.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
  • Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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“Smeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smeller. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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