MIASMATA

MIASMA

miasma, miasm

(noun) unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; “the miasma of the marshes”; “a miasma of cigar smoke”

miasma, miasm

(noun) an unwholesome atmosphere; “the novel spun a miasma of death and decay”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

miasmata

plural of miasma

Synonyms

• miasmas

Source: Wiktionary


MIASMA

Mi*as"ma, n.; pl. Miasmata. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

Definition: Infectious particles or germs floating in the air; air made noxious by the presence of such particles or germs; noxious effluvia; malaria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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