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Definitions for Musk

[1] 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.
[2] an artificial imitation of the substance.
[3] a similar secretion of other animals, as the civet, muskrat, and otter.
[4] the odor of musk or some similar odor.
[5] Botany . any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.
[6] a strong-smelling glandular secretion of the male musk deer, used in perfumery
[7] a similar substance produced by certain other animals, such as the civet and otter, or manufactured synthetically
[8] 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
[9] the smell of musk or a similar heady smell
[10] (modifier) containing or resembling musk musk oil ; a musk flavour

Words related to Musk

stink, whiff, aroma, flavor, perfume, smell, stench, cantaloupe, gourd, papaya, watermelon, snuff, effluvium, tincture, trail, bouquet, essence, emanation, air, tang

Words nearby Musk

musigny, musil, musing, musique concrète, musjid, musk, musk bag, musk deer, musk duck, musk hog, musk mallow

Origin of Musk

1350–1400; Middle English musk(e ) (< Middle French musc ) < Late Latin muscus (Medieval Latin moschus ) < Late Greek móskos, móschos < Persian mushk

Word origin for Musk

C14: from Late Latin muscus, from Greek moskhos, from Persian mushk, probably from Sanskrit mushká scrotum (from the appearance of the musk deer's musk bag), diminutive of mūsh mouse

Synonyms for Musk

aroma, flavor, perfume, smell, stench, stink, whiff, air, bouquet, effluvium, efflux, emanation, essence, exhalation, fragrance, pungency, redolence, snuff, tang, tincture, trail, pungence