/
mɪˈazmə,
mʌɪ-/
n.
(pl. miasmas)
literary - an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapour.
- an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere.
Derivative
- miasmal adj.
- miasmatic adj.
- miasmic adj.
- miasmically adv.
Etymology
C17: from Gk, lit. ‘defilement’, from miainein ‘pollute’.
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