Part of speech: Adjective
(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
Example: the hall was redolent of floor wax; air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey
The word "redolent" comes from Latin redolentem. It started in Old French redolent. Then it appeared in Middle English redolent.
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.