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Etymologies
- An adaptation of the Ancient Greek ψιθύρισµα (psithurisma) or ψιθυρισµός (psithurismos), from ψιθυρίζω (psithurizō, "I whisper"), from ψίθυρος (psithuros, "whispering”, “slanderous"). (Wiktionary)
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AllisonSylvester "psithurism was heard on a windy night in the woods"
http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/unuwords.htm Sep 30, 2010
jmjarmstrong JM wonders how Mariah likes being known as an example of psithurism. Apr 2, 2010
psithurism i LOVE this word... heh, it's actually my stage name :) Feb 23, 2009
mialuthien Also the sound of rustling leaves. Jul 18, 2008
sionnach A whispering sound, particularly that of the wind whispering in the trees. See also susurration Oct 21, 2007