mephitis

Pronunciation: /məˈfaɪ.tɪs/

The English word “mephitis” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as emitted from the earth; an unpleasant smell.
A dilution of fluids derived from skunks or polecats.

From Latin mefītis, mephītis, from the name of a Samnite goddess who personified the poisonous gases emitted from swamps and volcanoes.

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