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tansy-smelling

/ˈtæn.zi ˌsmel.ɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈtæn.zi ˌsmel.ɪŋ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее составное прилагательное, описывающее что-то, пахнущее пижмой — горькой ароматической травой.

An obsolete compound adjective describing something that smells like tansy, a bitter aromatic herb.

  1. Smelling of tansyC1formal

    Having the characteristic scent of the tansy plant, which is often described as strong, herbal, and slightly bitter.

    ruПахнущий пижмой

    • The garden was filled with tansy-smelling herbs.
    • She picked a tansy-smelling bouquet for the kitchen.
    • The tansy-smelling air reminded him of summer meadows.
Forms
  • more tansy-smelling comparative form
  • most tansy-smelling superlative form