AROMAT′IC

Syn. Aromat′icus , L.; A rom at i que , Fr.; Gewürzhaft , Ger. Fragrant; odoriferous; spicy; applied chiefly to plants and their products ( Aromatics , A. plants ; Aromat′a , AROMAT′ICA , L.; Aromatiques , ÉPICES , Fr.; Gewurz , Ger.) characterised by their spicy odour or aroma, and warm pungent flavour, and of which allspice, cinnamon, cloves, lavender, pepper, rosemary, sage, ., are well-known examples. They are all stimulant, carminative, and antiseptic; and from remote antiquity have been regarded as prophylactic and disinfectant.