zuru verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
be fragrant; give off a scent
Archaic or literary zuru-verb form of 薫じる. Can be used intransitively (to be fragrant) or transitively (to scent something). Rare in modern Japanese.
Archaic zuru-verb form derived from 薫じる (くんじる). The zuru ending is an older alternative to the modern -jiru verb pattern.