Petrichor
noun | /petrichor/
The distinctive, pleasant earthy smell that often rises after rain, especially when rain falls on dry ground.
Petrichor
noun | /petrichor/
Advanced WordsHARDThe distinctive, pleasant earthy smell that often rises after rain, especially when rain falls on dry ground.
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"After the first summer shower, petrichor drifted through the open window. Means: The earthy smell that follows rain came into the room."
"She paused in the garden to enjoy the petrichor after the storm. Means: She stopped to enjoy the pleasant smell of wet earth after the storm."
Mnemonic Trick
Petrichor is the scent of rain on earth: “petri” suggests stone and “ichor” suggests a flowing essence.
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