Author Topic: Petrichor (Read 1205 times)

Colwyn · « **on:** April 29, 2010, 16:53:42 PM »

Petrichor. Wonderful word. It is formed from the Greek petros (stone) + ichor (the fluid that is supposed to flow in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology). It means the smell that comes from the earth when it rains after a long spell of dry weather. It is the smell that is emanating from my garden now. Lovely.

Chinook · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2010, 17:44:58 PM »

What an excellent post to reach your 1300 milestone. My olfactory receptors are in sensory sympathy even in the depths of a city office.

Highlander · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2010, 19:36:41 PM »

Perestroika - don't know why but I always like hearing that word.

tinkerman · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2010, 19:51:15 PM »

cupidity

(noun) [kyoo-PID-i-tee]
1. inordinate desire or greed, especially for material wealth; avarice; covetousness: "As soon as the partnership began to display real revenue potential, H began negotiating with cupidity that made everyone uncomfortable."

Scunner · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2010, 20:20:09 PM »

Petrichor: The extreme fear of carrying out general household jobs.

bewva · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2010, 22:45:38 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

Petrichor: The extreme fear of carrying out general household jobs.

Not with your avitar

Colwyn · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2010, 09:01:13 AM »

Cupidity. An inordinate desire to possess cupid's bow and arrow.

Scunner · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2010, 09:13:49 AM »

Cupidity. The characteristic that is being a mug.

Chinook · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2010, 09:23:06 AM »

Cupidity. A drinking song

lance · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2010, 11:08:43 AM »

This post is like a new language all these long words.

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