miasma

(noun)

noun

1. an unwholesome atmosphere

- the novel spun a miasma of death and decay

Similar word(s): miasm

Definition categories: state, ambiance, ambience, atmosphere

2. unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources

- the miasma of the marshes

- a miasma of cigar smoke

Similar word(s): miasm

Definition categories: state