Dutch Meaning of musk

Muskus

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Definitions and Meaning of musk in English

Wordnet

musk (n)

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer

Webster

musk (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.

The musk deer. See deer (below).

The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.

The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).

A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.

A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.

Webster

musk (v. t.)

To perfume with musk.

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Muskus

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative, the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deerA substance

geur,Wierook,geur,parfum,Geur,reuk,vleug,aroma,Essentiële olie,geur

No antonyms found.

musjid => moskee, musit => muziek, musingly => peinzend, musing => mijmeren, musimon => Europese moeflon,