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1. (n.) civet
Also called civet cat. any of several catlike carnivores of the family Viverridae, esp. of the genera Viverra of the Orient and Civettictis of Africa.
2. civet
a musky secretion of civets, used in perfumery.
Etymology: (1525–35; < MF civette < Catalan civetta&indirdesc; Ar zabād civet perfume)
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1. (noun) civet, civet cat
cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
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1. (noun) civet
a substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume
2. (noun) civet
the animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species
3. (verb) civet
to scent or perfume with civet
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