Psithurism

/ˈsɪθjʊrɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The sound of the wind whispering through the trees and rustling the leaves.

Etymology

From Greek 'psithuros' (whispering, slanderous). The Greeks associated whispering with both nature and gossip — the trees might be talking about you!

Kelly Says

The wind in the trees has its OWN word! And it comes from Greek for 'whispering' — because the ancient Greeks thought maybe the trees were gossiping about them. Honestly? Maybe they ARE! 🌲💨

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