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Mephitis

Mephitis Meaning & Definition
Mephitis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Mephitis?

[n] in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae

Synonyms | Synonyms for Mephitis: genus Mephitis

Related Terms | Find terms related to Mephitis:

See Also | family Mustelidae | hooded skunk | mammal genus | Mephitis macroura | Mephitis mephitis | Mustelidae | striped skunk

Mephitis In Webster's Dictionary

\Me*phi"tis\, n. [L. mephitis : cf. F. m['e]phitis.] 1. Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of mammals, including the skunks.

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