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Definition of Mephitis
1. Noun. A poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth.
2. Noun. A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant.
Exact synonyms: Fetor, Foetor, Malodor, Malodour, Reek, Stench, Stink
Generic synonyms: Odor, Odour, Olfactory Perception, Olfactory Sensation, Smell
Specialized synonyms: Niff, Pong
Derivative terms: Mephitic, Reek, Stink, Stinky
Generic synonyms: Odor, Odour, Olfactory Perception, Olfactory Sensation, Smell
Specialized synonyms: Niff, Pong
Derivative terms: Mephitic, Reek, Stink, Stinky
3. Noun. In some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Mephitis
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Mustelidae, Mustelidae
Member holonyms: Mephitis Mephitis, Striped Skunk, Hooded Skunk, Mephitis Macroura
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Mustelidae, Mustelidae
Member holonyms: Mephitis Mephitis, Striped Skunk, Hooded Skunk, Mephitis Macroura
Definition of Mephitis
1. n. Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source.
Definition of Mephitis
1. an offensive odor [n -TISES] : MEPHITIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Mephitis
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1. Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Mephitis
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