miasma
Pronunciation
/maɪˈæzmə/, /miˈæzmə/
miasmata

Definition & Meaning of "miasma"in English

Miasma
01

unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
02

a noxious or unpleasant atmosphere

Examples
The swampy marshland emitted a miasma of decay, making it difficult to breathe and causing discomfort to those nearby.
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