| Musk (musk) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Musk |
| [F. musc, L.
muscus, Per. musk, fr. Skr. mushka testicle,
orig., a little mouse. See Mouse, and cd. Abelmosk,
Muscadel, Muscovy duck, Nutmeg.] |
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.
The musk deer. See
Musk deer (below).
The perfume emitted by musk, or any
perfume somewhat similar.
The musk
plant (Mimulus moschatus).
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| Musk (musk) |
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| v. t. | (m sk) |
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| Musk |
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