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View usage for: effluvium in British English (ɛˈfluːvɪəm) nounWord forms: plural -via (-vɪə) or -viumsan unpleasant smell or exhalation, as of gaseous waste or decaying matter Derived forms effluvial (efˈfluvial) adjective Word origin C17: from Latin: a flowing out; see effluenteffluvium in American English (ɛˈfluviəm; ɪˈfluviəm) nounWord forms: plural efˈfluvia (ɛˈfluviə; ɪˈfluviə) or efˈfluviums1. a real or supposed outflow in the form of a vapor or stream of invisible particles; aura 2. a disagreeable or noxious vapor or odor Derived forms effluvial (efˈfluvial) adjective Word origin L, a flowing out, outlet < effluere: see effluence Synonyms of 'effluvium'smell, exhaust, fumes, stink More Synonyms of effluvium Definition an unpleasant smell, such as the smell of decaying matter Synonyms exhaust fumes pong (British, informal) niff (British, slang) malodour mephitis Additional synonymsThese plants give off a poisonous exhalation at night. Synonyms emission, fume, exhaust, smoke, steam, discharge, mist, fog, vapour, evaporation, emanation, effluviumDefinition an unwholesome or foreboding atmosphere a thick black poisonous miasma which hung over the area Synonyms unwholesomeness, smell, pollution, odour, stench, reek, effluvium, niff (British, slang), mephitis, fetor Definition a particular and distinctive scent or smell the faint odour of garlic on his breath Synonyms smell, scent, perfume, fragrance, stink, bouquet, aroma, whiff, stench, pong (British, informal), niff (British, slang), redolence, malodour, fetor - effigy
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