mofette
mofette definition
mo·fette or moffette mof·fette′ (mō fet′)
noun
a vent or fissure in an area of recent volcanic activity, emitting steam, carbon dioxide, and, sometimes, other gases
Etymology: Fr < It muffare, to be moldy < Ger muff, mold
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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