MIASM

• (noun) unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources

  "the miasma of the marshes", "a miasma of cigar smoke"

  synonyms : miasma

  The miasma of the marshes induces giddiness and fainting spells. -added by naila_inlas

  Bob's noxious fart permeated around the office like a coiling miasma. -added by BagomboSnuffbox

• (noun) an unwholesome atmosphere

  "the novel spun a miasma of death and decay"

  synonyms : miasma

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