vellichor

Meaning

Noun

  • the regretful longing of used bookstores.

Origin

  • Originally invented by , as published in his Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows web site. Probably modeled on petrichor.

Modern English dictionary

Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.

Word of the Day

Get a curated memorable word every day.

Challenge yourself

Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.

And much more

Try out Vedaist now.