musk

(mŭsk)

1. a. A greasy secretion with a powerful odor, produced in a glandular sac beneath the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.
   b. A similar secretion produced by certain other animals, such as the otter or civet.
   c. A synthetic chemical resembling natural musk in odor or use.
2. a. The odor of musk.
   b. An odor similar to musk.
3. A musk deer.