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1. (n.) musk
a pungent glandular secretion of the male musk deer: used in perfumery.
2. musk
an artificial imitation of the substance.
3. musk
a similar secretion of other animals, as the muskrat.
4. musk
the odor of musk, or some similar odor.
5. musk
any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< MF musc) < LL muscus < LGk móskos < MPers; cf. Pers mushk)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) musk
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
2. (noun) musk
the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) musk
a substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistence of honey, obtained from a bag being behind the navel of the male musk deer. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is specially remarkable for its powerful and enduring odor. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various other animals, having a similar odor
2. (noun) musk
the musk deer. See Musk deer (below)
3. (noun) musk
the perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar
4. (noun) musk
the musk plant (Mimulus moschatus)
5. (noun) musk
a plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill
6. (noun) musk
a plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth
7. (verb) musk
to perfume with musk
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