miasma
1. [ noun ] an unwholesome atmosphere
Examples:

"the novel spun a miasma of death and decay"

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"

Related terms: air_pollution
Similar spelling:   mishna
  mishnah
  Mikania
  Mixson