Word of the Day: Petrichor

Petrichor

Type: Noun

Pronunciation: pet-TRI-chor

Definition: The earthy smell of freshness produced after the fall of raindrops on the dry ground. 

Etymology: Petrichor is a combination of two Greek words PETRA meaning "ROCK" and ICHOR which means the blood of a god in Greek mythology.

Meaning and Usage: The word is generally used to describe the scent or fragrance related to the rain

Synonyms: Earthy scent, rain smell, archaic.

Example Sentences:

  1. The first drops of the rain after the long summer brought the sweet petrichor.

  2. There's a girl I know and she's fond of petrichor.

  3. There's no other scent like Petrichor.

How to Use in Conversation: Alas! I love Petrichor, It feels so fresh and peaceful.

Interesting Facts or Trivia: The term petrichor was given by two Australian scientist

Incorporating [Word] into Your Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary and impress others with this unique word.

Share and Connect: Discuss Petrichor with your friends and family. Let them know their favorite fragrance is called Petrichor.

Conclusion: Petrichor is not just the new and fancy word for earthy scent, It brings the feeling of nostalgia and connects you with nature. 


 

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