Meaning of MEPHITIS
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| | Definition: | | [n] in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae |
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| | Synonyms: | | genus Mephitis |
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| | See Also: | | family Mustelidae, hooded skunk, mammal genus, Mephitis macroura, Mephitis mephitis, Mustelidae, striped skunk | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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