Musk

English Meaning

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.

1. A greasy secretion with a powerful odor, produced in a glandular sac beneath the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.
2. A similar secretion produced by certain other animals, such as the otter or civet.
3. A synthetic chemical resembling natural musk in odor or use.
4. The odor of musk.
5. An odor similar to musk.
6. A musk deer.