musk
musk
Definition
musk (musk)
noun
- a substance with a strong, penetrating odor, obtained from a small sac (musk bag) 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
Etymology: OFr musc < LL muscus < Gr moschos < Pers mušk, musk < Sans muṣka, testicle, dim. of mus, mouse
musk
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- badger: To what extent does the musk of a badger alter from one area of the country to another?
Converse of object
- smell: I can smell the musk of the pages - the ink like mehndi across the page.
- contain: This stuff allegedly contains artificial musks which apparently are absorbed through skin, may cause liver damage and interfere with brain messages.
- call: The badger has a special opening ( called a gland ) under its tail, which produces a smelly liquid called musk.
Adjective modifier
- artificial: Artificial musks are simply covered under the terms " parfum " or " fragrance " on product labels.
- white: A combination of East Indian sandalwood, amber, white musk and driftwood make up the warm base.
- amber: A combination of East Indian sandalwood, amber, white musk and driftwood make up the warm base.
- synthetic: Numerous synthetic musks of high quality are readily available.
- natural: Daniel was also distracted by Jack, his aftershave, and his natural musk.
Modifies a noun
- mallow: These are attracted by wildflowers such as musk mallow and goat's beard.
- ox: Past expeditions have had good luck finding musk ox along the south coast of Victoria Island.
- deer: On higher ground we may see musk deer or blue sheep on the crossing from north to south base camp.
- rat: Provisions as to musk rats found on land or premises.
- thistle: Here there were more lime-loving species, including musk thistles which attracted several butterflies.
- gland: Tom: There's that particular Australian musk gland.
musk Quotes
Come into the garden, Maud, For the black bat, night, has flown, Come into the garden, Maud, I am here at the gate alone; Maud And the woodbine spices are wafted abroad, And the musk of the rose is blown. For a breeze of morning moves, And the planet of Love is on high, Beginning to faint in the light that she loves On a bed of daffodil sky.
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