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miasma.

A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɪˈæzmə/UK/ˌmiːəzˈmæ/UK/miˈæzmə/Received-Pronunciation/maɪˈæzmə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.

  2. A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

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

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