n. [ L. aroma, Gr. &unr_;: cf. OE. aromaz, aromat, spice, F. aromate. ]
n. A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon, spices. [ 1913 Webster ]
Aromatic compound (Chem.),
Aromatic vinegar.
n. [ Cf. F. aromatisation. ] The act of impregnating or secting with aroma. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. One who, or that which, aromatizes or renders aromatic. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Aromatic. [ Obs. ] Caxton. [ 1913 Webster ]