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Wednesday | 7 Sep 2022
Psithurism
[sith-yuh-riz-uhm]
Noun
Ancient Greek - mid 19th century
- Definition
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A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind.
- Examples of word Psithurism in a sentence
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“Standing in the glade I heard a quiet psithurism, just straddling the line between music and noise.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “psithurism” an adaptation of the Greek word “psithurisma” meaning “whispering, slanderous”
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