Redolently

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Redolent \Red"o*lent\ (-lent), a. [L. redolens, -entis, p. pr.
     of redolere to emit a scent, diffuse an odor; pref. red-,
     re-, re- + olere to emit a smell. See {Odor}.]
     Diffusing odor or fragrance; spreading sweet scent; scented;
     odorous; smelling; -- usually followed by of. "Honey redolent
     of spring." --Dryden. -- {Red"o*lent*ly}, adv.


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           Gales . . . redolent of joy and youth.   --Gray.
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