Explanation and meaning of mephitis.

mephitis

/mə'faɪtɪs/

noun
in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae
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genus mephitis

type of:
mammal genus
noun
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
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fetor foetor malodor malodour reek stench stink

type of:
odour olfactory perception olfactory sensation smell odor
noun
a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
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type of:
gas

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