mephitis | ||
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 |