MIASMA


Meaning of MIASMA in English

n. (pl. miasmata or miasmas) archaic an infectious or noxious vapour. miasmal adj. miasmatic adj. miasmic adj. miasmically adv.

[ Gk, = defilement, f. miaino pollute ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.