"mephitis" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth (synset 115060542)
is a type of: gas - a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant (synset 105722841)
is a type of: odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

subtypes: niff, pong - an unpleasant smell

same as: fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, reek, stench, stink
In some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae (synset 102448645)
is a type of: mammal genus - a genus of mammals
member holonym:
- mephitis mephitis, striped skunk - most common and widespread North American skunk
- hooded skunk, mephitis macroura - of Mexico and southernmost parts of southwestern United States
belongs to: family mustelidae, mustelidae - weasels; polecats; ferrets; minks; fishers; otters; badgers; skunks; wolverines; martens

same as: genus mephitis