"miasmal" meaning in English

See miasmal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more miasmal [comparative], most miasmal [superlative]
Etymology: miasma + -al Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|miasma|al}} miasma + -al Head templates: {{en-adj}} miasmal (comparative more miasmal, superlative most miasmal)
  1. Having a noxious atmosphere. Related terms: miasma
    Sense id: en-miasmal-en-adj-i5S8HIzq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -al

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