Aroma1. (n.) A pleasant fragrance; the quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.
2. (n.) Fig.: The fine diffusive quality of intellectual power; flavor; as, the subtle aroma of genius.
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