# mephitic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌmɛˈfɪ.tɪk/

## Definitions
1. Foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.

## Etymology
From Latin mephīticus, from mephītis; compare French méphitique.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mephitic