Musk
Word | MUSK |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | musk |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Musk"
What do we mean by musk?
A greasy secretion with a powerful odor, produced in a glandular sac in the abdomen of a male musk deer and used in traditional medicines and formerly in the manufacture of perfumes. noun
A similar secretion produced by certain other animals, such as an otter or civet. noun
A synthetic chemical resembling natural musk in odor or use. noun
The odor of musk. noun
An odor similar to musk. noun
To perfume with musk.
An odoriferous substance secreted by the male musk-deer, Moschus moschiferus. See musk-deer. noun
A kind of artificial musk made by the action of nitric acid upon oil of amber. noun
3. The smell of musk, or a smell resembling it; an aromatic smell; a perfume. noun
Same as musk-plant, in both senses. noun
To perfume with musk. transitive verb
A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistency 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. noun
The musk deer. See Musk deer (below). noun
The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar. noun
The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus). noun
A plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill. noun
A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.
A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.
A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above.
The odour of musk.
The musk deer (genus Moschus).
The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
A plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); the musky heronsbill.
A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
The scent of human genitalia when aroused or unwashed.
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