petrichor
/ˈpɛtrɪkɔː(ɹ)/
EN
The distinct, pleasant scent that comes from dry soil when it rains after a long dry period.
I stepped outside after the first summer rain and breathed in the fresh smell of petrichor.
Etymology
Coined in 1964 from two Ancient Greek roots: pétrā meaning 'stone' and īkhōr meaning 'the fluid that flows in the veins of the gods' in Greek mythology.
Translations
简体中文
雨潮香,泥土雨后清香,石雨香
繁體中文
雨潮香,泥土雨後清香,石雨香
日本語
ペトリコール,雨上がりの土の香り
한국어
페트리코르,비 온 뒤 흙냄새
Deutsch
Petrichor,Regenduft,Erdgeruch nach Regen
Español
petricor,aroma de tierra después de la lluvia
Português
petricor,cheiro de terra após a chuva
Français
pétrichor,odeur de terre après la pluie
Tiếng Việt
mùi đất sau cơn mưa,hương đất sau mưa
Related Words
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