musk bag

noun

1. the musk-secreting gland of a male musk deer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of musk bag¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

The musk bag is an abdominal or præputial gland which secretes about an ounce of musk, worth from ten to fifteen rupees.

From Project Gutenberg

The tiny musk-deer, so called, though it has no musk-bag or scent about it of that pungent nature, is indigenous to Ceylon.

From Project Gutenberg