petrichos

The petrified hair fibers resulting from styling gel application.

From petro- (rock), from Greek petros (stone) + trichos (the filamentous projections forming the coat of an animal or covering the scalp of a human). Coined by researcher C. Barton Smith

That chick has extreme petrichos.

by CB Smith October 26, 2004

petrowhore

A "scientist" who sells their soul to the oil companies to intentionally mislead the public into believing pseudo-science that ultimately benefits the petroleum corporations.

"Petrowhore and multi-millionaire Dr. John Doe sits on the board of Chevron and continues to promote misinformation regarding the cause and effects of global warming ..."

by Lisa G September 1, 2008

petricure

to calm, to soothe; soften

Rebecca got a pedicure to petricure her aching feet.

by WibbleTheFisch December 5, 2007

pietrochor

the sexy yet clean aroma a boyfriend leaves behind on towels, sheets, and pillows

Peter was over the other night, so nice to hug his pillow and smell his pietrochor.

by zen velo March 11, 2015

petrowhore

one who sells there body for petrol

"your mum cant afford petrol so she has to seel herself for it therefore she is a petrowhore

by Sam Harvey November 13, 2005

Petrichick

The Hungarian word for "awesome"

OMG ARE YOU A PETRICHICK????

Why, yes, yes i am.

I could tell.

by llamalicious333333 December 16, 2011

Petrichorus

The beautiful sound of rain on a tin roof

I was lulled to sleep by the night's petrichorus.

by Satchel Paige 1965! February 26, 2026