Definition of "pheromones" [pheromones]

• Plural form of pheromone. (noun)

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• "The special scents that dogs and other animals produce for the purpose of communication are called pheromones, from the Greek words pherein, meaning “to carry,” and horman, meaning “to excite.”"
• "And on a wonderful biologic note, pheromones from a woman's body increase in intensity within a couple of days."
• "The machines are programmed to act like the insects and are even doused in pheromones that mimic eau de roach – the primary way cockroaches recognize each other."