I googled "Petrichor" and found the derivation: >From petros = stone ichor = fluid that flows in the veins of Greek Gods in mythology! Moira Breen ________________________________ From: Desmond Harris <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, June 7, 2010 10:38:23 PM Subject: Re: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] The new word 'Petrichor' Re Arvind's comments concerning 'mrid-gandha'- (earth smell) It is indeed a very special smell and takes me back to my childhood days in India. -------------------------------