miasmata

mi·as·ma

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Definitions of miasmata word

noun plural miasmata noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere. 1
noun plural miasmata a dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike influence or atmosphere. 1
noun miasmata Irregular Plural form of miasma. 1

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < New Latin < Greek míasma stain, pollution, akin to miaínein to pollute, stain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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