cneoraceous

/kniːɒriˈɒsəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of the cneorion, a genus of plants, or having a strong, unpleasant smell

“The cneoraceous odor of the plant was overwhelming.”

2. noun

a plant of the genus Cneorum, or a plant of the genus Capparis, especially the C. spinosa, or ‘caper bush’

“The cneoraceous plants were blooming in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • foetid
  • malodorous

Antonyms

  • fragrant
  • sweet