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Meanings of genus Mephitis in anglès

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genus mephitis

In some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae.

genus mephitis
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Examples for "Mephitis"
Examples for "Mephitis"
1
The odor with which this creature, truly named Mephitis, can overpower its assailants is truly AWFUL.
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
2
That pickpocket, Sir Mephitis, could solve the mystery.
Winter Sunshine
3
As a result, Sir Mephitis, as Burroughs calls him, lies stark and stiff near the door.
Nature's Serial Story
4
From Sir Mephitis to romantic moonlight and lofty musings, no doubt, which ended with a screech-owl.
Nature's Serial Story
5
Sir Mephitis mephitica, or, in plain English, the skunk, has awakened from his six weeks' nap, and come out into society again.
Winter Sunshine
Translations for genus Mephitis
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