Synesthesia
The conflation of the senses, such as when we refer to a color
as "loud" (mixing sight and sound) or a scent as "sharp" (mixing
smell and touch). Poets sometimes use synesthesia to striking
effect, as ???.
From the Guide to Literary Terms by Jack Lynch.
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Note: This guide is still in the early stages of development.
Three question marks mean I have to write more on the subject. Bear with me.