A‐ro″ma (�), n. [L. aroma, Gr. �: cf. OE. aromaz, aromat, spice, F. aromate.] 1. The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.
2. Fig.: The fine diffusive quality of intellectual power; flavor; as, the subtile aroma of genius.