'Mephitis' definitions:

Definition of 'mephitis'

(from WordNet)
noun
A poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
noun
A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant [syn: malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis]
noun
In some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae [syn: Mephitis, genus Mephitis]

Definition of 'Mephitis'

From: GCIDE
  • Mephitis \Me*phi"tis\, n. [L. mephitis : cf. F. m['e]phitis.]
  • 1. Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) A genus of mammals, including the skunks. [1913 Webster]

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