odif·er·ous \(ˈ)ō|dif(ə)rəs\adjective Etymology: Middle English odeferus, contraction of odoriferous — more at odoriferous 1.: odoriferous < the odiferous principles of natural musk — Swiss Industry & Trade > 2.: having a strong gamy often acrid odor < the long odiferous line of baggage camels — A.R.Griffin >