miasm Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an unwholesome atmosphere
miasma.
- the novel spun a miasma of death and decay
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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.Definitions
Miasma.