You searched for: “miasmic
miasmic (adjective), more miasmic, most miasmic
Pertaining to poisonous vapors or mists that were once widely believed to be made up of particles from decomposing material which could cause diseases and be identified by their foul odors: There have been many kinds of miasmic conditions throughout history that are considered to be the sources of plagues and other widespread contagious ailments.
Pertaining to poisonous fumes or vapors that cause a stench.
© ALL rights are reserved.

Go to this Word A Day Revisited Index
so you can see more of Mickey Bach's cartoons.

This entry is located in the following unit: miasm-, miasma-, miasmat- (page 1)