Vellichor

/ˈvɛlɪkɔːr/ noun

Definition

The wistfulness of used bookshops.

Etymology

From Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Already celebrated! Perfect for a list about rare beautiful words.

Kelly Says

Final mention of this bookshop-longing! Because if you love WORDS enough to read 500 of them, you definitely know the feeling of walking into a used bookshop and feeling the weight of all those unread stories calling your name! 📚💙

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