reukens

Reukens is a Dutch term primarily used as the plural of reuk, a noun meaning odor, smell, or scent. It is used to describe multiple odors or varieties of smell, particularly in scientific descriptions of olfaction or in literary or descriptive writing about sensory experiences. In everyday Dutch, speakers more often use geur for a single odor and geuren for multiple odors, while reuk can carry a more formal or technical nuance.

Etymology and usage notes: The word reukens derives from reuk, which traces back to older Germanic roots related to smelling. The plural form behavior in Dutch follows general patterns for substantival nouns, with reukinzen?—though in practice reuk is more commonly encountered in its singular form in everyday speech. In specialized texts, reukens may appear when referring to collections or categories of odors.

As a surname: Reukens is also a Dutch-language surname. It occurs in the Netherlands and in areas with Dutch-speaking communities. As with many surnames, regional distributions and family histories vary, and individuals bearing the name may have diverse backgrounds and professions.

See also: reuk, geur, geuren. Olfactory science and terms related to smell are discussed under olfaction and sensory perception in general reference works.