nounπShareA greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes."The perfumer used musk from the musk deer to create a strong, long-lasting scent for the new perfume. "animalsubstancematerialbiologychemistryphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet."The zookeeper carefully collected the musk from the civet, which is used in perfumes. "animalsubstancephysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above."The perfume used a musk to create a warm, inviting scent, rather than the more expensive natural ingredient. "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe odour of musk."The perfume had a strong musk, making the room smell faintly of deer. "sensationsubstancephysiologybodynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe musk deer (genus Moschus)."The zookeeper carefully observed the musk deer in its enclosure. "animalorganismnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe musk plant (Mimulus moschatus)."The florist used the musk plant's fragrant flowers to create a special bouquet. "plantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); the musky heronsbill."While weeding the garden, I noticed a strong, sweet smell and discovered it was coming from the low-growing musk I hadn't seen before. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth."The gardener planted several musk bulbs along the border of the flower bed, hoping for a beautiful display of blue blossoms in the spring. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe scent of human genitalia when aroused or unwashed."I was so excited I could smell my own musk."bodysexsensationphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perfume with musk."The perfumer musk'd the new line of lotions with a subtle scent of deer musk. "substancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
