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  1. mephitine: Merriam-Webster
  2. mephitine: Wiktionary

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▸ adjective:  Of, or pertaining to, a skunk or skunks.
▸ adjective:  Skunk-like.
▸ noun:  Any member of Mephitidae; skunk

Similar:
minky, meconic, Mexcrement, mesyl, mustelline, mity, moschine, missell, missel, meazel, more...

Opposite:
fragrant, aromatic, sweet-smelling

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Similar:
minky, meconic, Mexcrement, mesyl, mustelline, mity, moschine, missell, missel, meazel, more...

Opposite:
fragrant, aromatic, sweet-smelling



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