musk
a substance secreted in a glandular sac under the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer, having a strong odor, and used in perfumery.
an artificial imitation of the substance.
a similar secretion of other animals, as the civet, muskrat, and otter.
the odor of musk or some similar odor.
Botany. any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.
Origin of musk
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How to use musk in a sentence
Its odor is rather disagreeable, but less so than that of musks of various other genera.
Natural History of the Racer Coluber constrictor | Henry S. FitchAlso, it is less penetrating and lasting than many other musks.
Natural History of the Racer Coluber constrictor | Henry S. Fitch
British Dictionary definitions for musk
/ (mʌsk) /
a strong-smelling glandular secretion of the male musk deer, used in perfumery
a similar substance produced by certain other animals, such as the civet and otter, or manufactured synthetically
any of several scrophulariaceous plants of the genus Mimulus, esp the North American M. moschatus, which has yellow flowers and was formerly cultivated for its musky scent: See also monkey flower
the smell of musk or a similar heady smell
(modifier) containing or resembling musk: musk oil; a musk flavour
Origin of musk
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