MIASMA


Meaning of MIASMA in English

n. (pl. miasmata or miasmas) archaic an infectious or noxious vapour.

Derivatives:

miasmal adj. miasmatic adj. miasmic adj. miasmically adv.

Etymology: Gk, defilement, f. miaino pollute

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.