petrichor, n.
DRAFT REVISION Mar. 2009
Brit. /p A pleasant, distinctive smell frequently accompanying the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather in certain regions. Also: an oily liquid mixture of organic compounds which collects in the ground and is believed to be responsible for this smell. Thanks to Schott’s Vocab/OED
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