Part of Speech
noun
Definition
a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather
Origin + Etymology
blend of petro- ‘relating to rocks’ (the smell is believed to be caused by a liquid mixture of organic compounds which collects in the ground) and ichor
Synonyms
- earthiness
- smell of the earth
Example
I hope they will get the time and the open space to experience the petrichor in the air.
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