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aroma

[uh-roh-muh] / əˈroʊ mə /


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The delicacy infused with beneficial bacteria remains a traditional Japanese breakfast staple, but their pungent aroma, viscous texture and yeasty taste divide even their homeland.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

When the beans arrive in Whalsay, they are a light green colour with a subtle, earthy aroma.

From BBC May 31, 2026

The pies are, mostly, worth it: bubbling cheese, fine aroma of basil or oregano, oven-darkened yeasty crusts.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

In another corner, guests try fragrance pairings, scents expertly paired with drinks, letting the aroma and flavors mingle through their senses.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The aroma of tomato sauce drifted outside, rich with oregano and garlic.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

Andrea Robinson, the sommelier who has worked with Delta for two decades, said that due to cabin pressure, wines “don’t have the same concentration of aromas in the glass.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Vibrant and intense, but light on the palate, with complex flavors and aromas of purple flowers, dried herbs, baking spices, raspberry and cranberry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Sodha says that limiting each plant to 750ml of water a day produces "rich, highly concentrated sugars and aromas instead of water-logged, bland fruits".

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The team found higher levels of compounds associated with floral and fruity aromas, including linalool and 2-phenylethanol.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

Fat dripped from the hare's open gut, hissing and sizzling in the fire, which gave off the twin aromas of cooking meat and of wood smoke.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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