Aroma \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)