Mephitis (genus) definition

Mephitis (genus)

Topics Mephitis (genus) Definition

WordNet

noun

(1) In some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae

(2) A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

(3) A poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth

WiktionaryText

Noun

A poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
A distinctive odour that is very unpleasant.
An alternate spelling of the Roman Goddess Mefitis.
One of the three genera of skunks.

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