miasma

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an unwholesome atmosphere
  2. noun unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources

Etymology

First attested in 1665. From Ancient Greek μίασμα (míasma, “stain; pollution”).

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Synonyms

miasm

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