musk
noun
- a substance with a strong, penetrating odor, obtained from a small sac () under the skin of the abdomen in the male musk deer: used as the basis of numerous perfumes
- a similar substance secreted by certain other animals, as the alligator or musk ox
- the odor of any of these substances, now often created synthetically
- any of several plants having a musky scent
See musk in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(mŭsk)
nouna. 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.
a. The odor of musk.
b. An odor similar to musk.
- A musk deer.
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