musk

/məsk/
/məsk/
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Definitions of musk
  1. noun
    an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
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    secretion
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
  2. noun
    the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
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    scent
    an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
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