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smelle

Pronunciation: /²smɛl.lə/

“smelle” is a Norwegian Nynorsk word. Its 8 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to bang, to produce a loud noise
  2. to smack, hit, bang or slam to the effect of making a loud and short noise
  3. to scold
  4. to shoot with a firearm
  5. to blow up by use of explosives

noun

  1. plant of genus Silene, which includes some campions and catchflies
  2. a tool used to produce a short, loud noise
  3. a loud and noisy person

Etymology

Onomatopoeic. Compare smell. The weak verb is a causative of the strong verb. The noun is derived from the verb.

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