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Did You Know That These ‘Monsoon’ Words Exist?

Here is an addition to your stock of vocab. For the rain-lovers out there is your additional enjoyment.

1. Sirimiri

Noun, A light rain, a fine drizzle. Origin, Latin.

2. Brontide

Noun, The low rumble of distant thunder. Origin, English.

3. Pluviophile

Noun, A lover of rain, someone who finds peace of mind during rainy days.

4. Petrichor

Noun, The scent of rain on dry earth.

5. Hoppipolla

Phrase or Verb, Jumping or hopping into puddles, this phrase got momentum after Icelandic band Sigur Ros.

6. Serein

Noun, The fine, light rain that falls from a clear sky at sunset or the early hours of night. Origin, French.

7. Mistpouffer

Noun, A mysterious sound heard over the ocean in quiet,foggy weather.

8. Effervescence

Noun, Bubbles in liquid,fizz.

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