Where does “mephitism” come from?
mephitism (English) comes from English mephitis, from Latin Mefitis.
mephitism (English): Alternative form of mephitis
Definitions
- Alternative form of mephitis
Ancestry of “mephitism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | mephitis | A poisonous or foul-smelling gas, especially as... |
| 2 | Latin | Mefitis | — |