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mephitic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK, US: /ˌmɛˈfɪ.tɪk/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪtɪk

1

adj

Meaning 1

Foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: miasmic

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin mephīticus, from mephītis; compare French méphitique.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: mefítico — Translations