noun
mephitis
Mephitis (noun) means a poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell.
noun
1
A poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell.
2
A dilution of fluids derived from skunks or polecats.
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Etymology
From Latin mefītis, mephītis, from the name of a Samnite goddess who personified the poisonous gases emitted from swamps and volcanoes.
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What is the meaning of mephitis?
"mephitis" (noun) means a poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell.
What are the different meanings of mephitis?
"mephitis" has 2 main meanings: 1. A poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell; 2. A dilution of fluids derived from skunks or polecats.