English noun: miasma | |||
| 1. | miasma (state) an unwholesome atmosphere | ||
| Samples | The novel spun a miasma of death and decay. | ||
| Synonyms | miasm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ambiance, ambience, atmosphere | ||
| 2. | miasma (state) unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources | ||
| Samples | The miasma of the marshes. A miasma of cigar smoke. | ||
| Synonyms | miasm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | air pollution | ||