| phenyl |
the monovalent radical that forms the basis of several aromatic compounds, such as benzene, phenol, and aniline. |
| redolent |
permeated by or giving off a strong, usu. pleasant, odor; aromatic (usu. fol. by "with"). [1/2 definitions] |
| Riesling |
a dry or sweet aromatic white wine. [1/2 definitions] |
| sagebrush |
one of a group of shrubs of the daisy family, native to dry areas in southwestern North America, that have aromatic silvery leaves. |
| sal volatile |
an aromatic solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol or ammonia water; smelling salts. [1/2 definitions] |
| sandalwood |
the highly aromatic inner wood of certain evergreen trees native to India. |
| savory2 |
any of various aromatic herbs related to mint, used esp. as a seasoning in cooking. |
| Spanish cedar |
any of several tropical American trees that have reddish aromatic wood. [1/2 definitions] |
| spearmint |
a common cultivated mint that yields an aromatic oil used for flavoring, as in candy and chewing gum. |
| spice |
a pungent or aromatic odor; fragrance. [1/5 definitions] |
| spicebush |
an aromatic yellow-flowered laurel of eastern North America that produces a red fruit that was formerly dried and used as a spice. [2 definitions] |
| spike lavender |
an aromatic plant of southern Europe that bears pale purple flowers and yields an oil used in painting. |
| spikenard |
an aromatic plant, native to East India, that bears purplish flowers. [2/3 definitions] |
| spirits of ammonia |
a solution of ammonia in alcohol and water, often with other aromatic agents. |
| styrene |
a clear or yellowish aromatic liquid that polymerizes easily, used esp. in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers and plastics. |
| sweet cicely |
any of various herblike plants of North America or Europe that bear clusters of small white flowers and have aromatic roots or leaves. |
| sweet flag |
a marsh plant having swordlike leaves and aromatic roots, and bearing tiny green flowers. |
| sweet marjoram |
an annual herb with aromatic leaves that are often dried and used in cooking. |
| tarragon |
an aromatic herb with fragrant leaves used for seasoning. |
| thyme |
any of several herbs, related to mint and native to southern Europe, that have small aromatic leaves. [1/2 definitions] |
| thymol |
a white crystalline aromatic solid derived from thyme oil or synthesized and used in mouthwashes and nasal sprays, perfumes, and preservatives. |