mephitis

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: me=phi=tis

CIDE DICTIONARY

mephitis, n. [L. mephitis : cf. F. méphitis.].

•  Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source.  [1913 Webster]
•  A genus of mammals, including the skunks.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

mephitis, n.
1 a noxious emanation, esp. from the earth.
2 a foul-smelling or poisonous stench.

Derivative

mephitic adj.

Etymology

L

ROGET THESAURUS

mephitis

Bane

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