Definition of MIASMA

miasma

Meanings

Plural: miasmas, miasmata

Noun

  • an unwholesome atmosphere
    • "the novel spun a miasma of death and decay"
  • unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources
    • "the miasma of the marshes"
    • "a miasma of cigar smoke"
  • A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.
  • A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1665. From Ancient Greek μίασμα (míasma, “stain; pollution”).

Synonyms

miasm

Scrabble Score: 10

miasma is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
miasma is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
miasma is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

miasma is a valid Words With Friends word