Definition of civet Civet

/sɪˈvʌt/ - [sivut] - civ•et

We found 6 definitions of civet from 4 different sources.

What does civet mean?

Noun Plural: civets
civet - cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
		civet cat
		viverrine, viverrine mammal small cat-like predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World
		family viverridae, family viverrinae, viverridae, viverrinae genets; civets; mongooses
		large civet, viverra zibetha common civet of India and southeast Asia
		small civet, viverricula indica, viverricula malaccensis a common civet of southeast Asia
		arctictis bintourong, bearcat, binturong arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
		cryptoprocta, genus cryptoprocta large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar
		fanaloka, fossa fossa civet of Madagascar
		banded palm civet, hemigalus hardwickii an East Indian civet

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civet (n.)
A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume.
civet (n.)
The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species.
civet (v. t.)
To scent or perfume with civet.

civet
siv′et, n. a perfume obtained from the civet or Civ′et-cat, a small carnivorous animal of Africa, India, &c. [Fr. civette—Ar. zabad.]

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