Miasma(noun)
A heavy, unpleasant, and unhealthy smell or vapor.
Hindi meaning:दुर्गंध
Synonyms: Stench, Fumes, Vapors, Noxiousness
Antonyms: Freshness, Fragrance, Purity, Cleanliness
Example: A miasma of smoke and garbage hung over the street.
Trick to remember: Garbage + smoke ki gandi hawa jo chipak jaye—wo suffocating smell = miasma.
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