About The Word Mephitis
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Mephitis
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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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