Mephitis
Pronunciation : Me*phi"tis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. mephitis : cf. F. m?phitis.]
Definition : 1. Noxious, pestilential, or foul exhalations from decomposing substances, filth, or other source.
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: A genus of mammals, including the skunks.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913