miasm Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an unwholesome atmosphere
    miasma.
    • the novel spun a miasma of death and decay
  2. noun unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
    miasma.
    • the miasma of the marshes
    • a miasma of cigar smoke

WordNet


Mi"asm noun
Etymology
Cf. F. miasme.
Definitions
  1. Miasma.

Webster 1913