petrichor
(pet-ri-chor)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the pleasant, earthy smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.
Example Sentence
The petrichor was strong as the rain began to fall on the parched ground.
More Example Sentences
Walking through the forest, she breathed in the petrichor that followed the summer rain.
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