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scent in Malay

bau

/sɛnt/

scent in Malay: bau. In English, scent means a distinctive smell.

Malay words for scent

distinctive odour or smell
bau

English meaning of scent

  1. noun A distinctive smell.
  2. noun A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
  3. noun The sense of smell.
  4. noun A substance (usually liquid) created to provide a pleasant smell.

Full definition of scent

scent in a sentence

  • the scent of flowers / of a skunk
  • to give off / release / exude a scent
  • to breathe in / inhale a scent

Synonyms of scent

All synonyms of scent

scent in other languages

Questions about scent in Malay

What is the meaning of scent in Malay?
Scent in Malay is bau.
Apakah maksud scent dalam bahasa Melayu?
Scent: bau.
What does scent mean in English?
Scent means a distinctive smell.

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