 mephitis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | |
| Synonyms: | malodour stench stink reek fetor foetor malodor | |
| Related terms: | smell niff reek | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth | |
| Related terms: | gas | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae | |
| Synonyms: | genus_Mephitis | |
| Related terms: | mammal_genus Mustelidae hooded_skunk striped_skunk | |
| Similar spelling: |
mephitic |
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