petrichor

pet·ri·chor

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Definitions of petrichor word

noun petrichor a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground. 1
noun petrichor a sweet smell that is produced when rain falls on parched earth -1

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; petro-1 + ichor (in the classical mythology sense “ethereal fluid”)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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