# smells and bells

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The characteristics of the Anglo-Catholic or "high" Anglican Church.

## Etymology
From the use of incense and altar bells.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/smells-and-bells