mofette

mo·fette

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [moh-fet; French maw-fet]
- /moʊˈfɛt; French mɔˈfɛt/
- /məʊfˈet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-fet; French maw-fet]
- /moʊˈfɛt; French mɔˈfɛt/

Definitions of mofette word

noun mofette a noxious emanation, consisting chiefly of carbon dioxide, escaping from the earth in regions of nearly extinct volcanic activity. 1
noun mofette one of the openings or fissures from which this emanation issues. 1
noun mofette an opening in a region of nearly extinct volcanic activity, through which carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and other gases pass 0
noun mofette a vent or fissure in an area of recent volcanic activity, emitting steam, carbon dioxide, and, sometimes, other gases 0

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Origin of mofette

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < French < Italian moffetta (Neapolitan mufeta), equivalent to muff(a) (Upper Italian mofa) mould (< Langobardic; compare German Muff mould, late Middle High German müffeln to give off a foul smell) + -etta -etta

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Parts of speech for Mofette

noun

adjective

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adverb

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exclamation

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mofette popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

mofette usage trend in Literature

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