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Definition of Musk
1. Noun. An odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative.
2. Noun. The scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer.
Definition of Musk
1. 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.
2. v. t. To perfume with musk.
Definition of Musk
1. 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. ¹
2. Noun. A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet. ¹
3. Noun. A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above. ¹
4. Noun. The odour of musk. ¹
5. Noun. The musk deer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Musk
1. a strongly odorous substance secreted by certain animals [n -S]
Medical Definition of Musk
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1. A substance of a reddish brown colour, 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 odour. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various other animals, having a similar odour.
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