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malodour

/mæˈlɒdaʊər/ noun · British & US
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What does malodour mean?

noun

A strong, unpleasant smell, especially one that is caused by something decaying or rotting.

Example

"The malodour from the dumpster was overwhelming and attracted a swarm of flies."

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