Definition of musk Musk

/mʌˈsk/ - [musk] - musk

We found 17 definitions of musk from 5 different sources.

What does musk mean?

Noun Plural: musks
musk - the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
		scent an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
musk - an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

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musk (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.
musk (Noun)
A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.
musk (Noun)
A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above.
musk (Noun)
The odour of musk.
musk (Noun)
The musk deer.
musk (Verb)
To perfume with musk.

musk (n.)
A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistence 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.
musk (n.)
The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).
musk (n.)
The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
musk (n.)
The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
musk (n.)
A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.
musk (n.)
A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
musk (v. t.)
To perfume with musk.

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