51吃瓜 of the Day
petrichor
[ pet-ri-kawr ]
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a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground.
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- First recorded in 1960鈥�65.
- Comes from petro-, a combining form meaning “rock,” and ichor, which in classical mythology means 鈥渆thereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF PETRICHOR
- The desert landscape was quickly transformed as petrichor filled the air after a long-awaited rainstorm.
- As the storm passed, leaving behind puddles and damp earth, the sweet petrichor lingered like a fond memory.
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axolotl
[ ak-suh-lot-l ]
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any of several salamanders that inhabit lakes and ponds of Mexico and remain in the larval stage as sexually mature adults.
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- First recorded in English around 1780鈥�90.
- Comes from the Nahuatl word 腻虫艒濒艒迟濒.
- The word 腻虫艒濒艒迟濒 combines 腻(tl), meaning “water” and 虫艒濒艒迟濒, which means “page or attendant.”
EXAMPLES OF AXOLOTL
- Mexican lakes and ponds provide the perfect habitat for the axolotl to thrive in its unique larval form.
- Scientists study the axolotl to better understand regeneration capabilities in amphibians.
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- First recorded in 1575鈥�85.
- Formed from the word poet.
- Poet comes via the Middle English word poete聽from Greek聽辫辞颈脓迟岣梥, which meant, literally, “maker.”
EXAMPLES OF POETIZE
- As the sun set over the horizon, he felt inspired to poetize his feelings on paper.
- During her travels, she would poetize about the various cultures and landscapes she encountered.
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