Mephitis

[mi'faitis]

(noun.) in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae.

(noun.) a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth.

Typed by Andy--From WordNet

(n.) Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source.

(n.) A genus of mammals, including the skunks.

Typed by Emile

n. (Chem.) Noxious exhalation.

Checker: Paulette

n. a poisonous exhalation from the ground or from decaying substances—also Mephī′tism.—adjs. Mephit′ic -al.

Checked by Cathy