My mention of Turkish brothels in another thread reminds me of another smell-related word. It seems that advertisers have taken to using fragrance to mean what most people call scent or perfume. I can't say that I like it much, but the language does evolve, and I see that Dictionary.com, at least, gives that meaning as well as the older meanings.

What I do dislike is the use of the word as a verb; a recent TV commercial talks about a lavatory cleaner (!) being fragranced. Yes, I know both scented and perfumed are used in this way, but am I alone in drawing the line at fragranced?

I haven't heard "fragrance" used as a verb, and I wouldn't like it, either!

However, how have you used "fragrance?" Dictionary.com defines "fragrance" -- "a pleasant odor," and that's how I have used it. I can't imagine a "fragrance" being a bad odor. Now, I do think a "scent" can be bad, can't it? E.g., the "scent" of a skunk? What about "aroma?"

How appropriate that a "fragranced" thread should be in our "potpourri" forum.

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However, how have you used "fragrance?"

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Dictionary.com gives, as the third definition, A substance, such as a perfume or cologne, designed to emit a pleasant odor.

Our leading author, Jeffrey Archer, got off in one of his court cases becuase the judge described his wife, Mary, as fragrant. It was undoubtedly a compliment.

Speaking in my best Asian accent, I say it's a fragrant vioration of linglistic plopliety!

"Fragrant Harbor," as pronounced in Gwang Dong Chinese dialect, sounds a lot like
Hong Kong

A substance, such as a perfume or cologne, designed to emit a pleasant odor.

That is my use of "fragrant," too. How have you seen it evolve, then?

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Originally posted by Graham Nice:
Our leading author, Jeffrey Archer, got off in one of his court cases becuase the judge described his wife, Mary, as fragrant. It was undoubtedly a compliment.

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One of the acronyms used over at snopes is YOMANK meaning You Owe Me A New Keyboard and used when something you've read while drinking has caused you to explode so violently with laughter that the tea has gone all over your computer ruining your keyboard.

"Our leading author..."

Good one Graham. Yomank.

YOMANK - I love it! I'm writing that down until I use it often enough to remember it! Thanks!