petrichor
[ pe-trahy-kawr, ‐ker ]
/ ˈpɛ traɪˌkɔr, ‐kər /
noun
a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground.
Nearby words
petrarchism, petrarchist, petrel, petri dish, petri-, petrichor, petrie, petrifaction, petrified forest, petrified forest national park, petrify
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