Definition
olfactories
noun
- plural of olfactory; organs or structures related to the sense of smell
Usage: technical/anatomical; rarely used in plural form; 'olfactory' is more common as an adjective
Examples
- The olfactories of dogs are far more sensitive than those of humans.
- Fish rely on their olfactories to detect food in murky water.
- Damage to the olfactories can result in loss of smell.
- Insects use their olfactories to locate mates and food sources.