From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisharomaa‧ro‧ma /əˈrəʊmə $ əˈroʊ-/ ●○○ noun [countable] SMELLa strong pleasant smell the aroma of fresh coffee► see thesaurus at smell
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aroma• Each of the cheeses has its own texture, flavour, and aroma.• As he closed it behind her, the lingering aroma of rich chocolate emerged from the gloom around them.• As he opened the back door, a marvelous aroma greeted him.• Mealtime created quite a mixture of aromas.• The rich aroma of freshly baked bread filled the whole house.• She persisted in her relationship with the new recipe book; the kitchen at Greystones was filled with strange aromas.• The tantalising aroma of fresh coffee wafted towards them, over the buzz of voices and laughter.• Without the aromas of food, McAllister smelled sour and old.• The aroma of coffee brought Christine into the small cafe.Origin aroma (1100-1200) Latin Greek 