mephitis

Noun

• in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

• a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Mephitis , genus Mephitis , malodor , malodour , stench , stink , reek , fetor , foetor