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aromachology

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
aro-ma-chol-o-gy
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of the influence of odors on human behavior, feelings, and emotions.

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of aroma + -chology. Back-formation from psychology. Coined in 1982 or 1989 by the Sense of Smell Institute (a division of The Fragrance Foundation).

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What does aromachology mean?
The study of the influence of odors on human behavior, feelings, and emotions.
Where does aromachology come from?
Blend of aroma + -chology. Back-formation from psychology. Coined in 1982 or 1989 by the Sense of Smell Institute (a division of The Fragrance Foundation).

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