musty
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New research now shows that the distinctive musty scent of mummified remains holds valuable clues about how these elaborate burial rituals were carried out.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
Edith Wharton is a moth-eaten gown in the musty attic of American literature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
It was musty and slightly astringent, not unlike the communal bin area in his block of flats.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
The sharp tang of the tar and the musty, earthy smell of the observation pits meant a day of play and exploration.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025
The air, too, smelled slightly better; musty, as if it had lain unstirred for ages, but without the choking closeness of the tunnels.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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