miasma | ||
1. | [ noun ] an unwholesome atmosphere | |
Examples: | "the novel spun a miasma of death and decay" |
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Related terms: | atmosphere | |
2. | [ noun ] unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources | |
Examples: | "the miasma of the marshes" "a miasma of cigar smoke" |
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Related terms: | air_pollution | |
Similar spelling: |
mishna mishnah Mikania Mixson |