[ mɪ'azmə , mʌɪ- ]
■ noun ( plural ~s ) literary
1》 an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapour.
2》 an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere.
Derivatives
~l adjective
~tic adjective
miasmic adjective
miasmically adverb
Origin
C17: from Gk, lit. 'defilement', from miainein 'pollute'.