Definition of mephitis

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • mephitis is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • mephitis is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • mephitis is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of mephitis


  • in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. genus mephitis
  • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fetor
    2. foetor
    3. malodor
    4. malodour
    5. reek
    6. stench
    7. stink
  • a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth (noun)

See definition of mephitis in Merriam Webster