DEFINITION
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.
• (n.) The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).
• (n.) The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
• (n.) The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
• (n.) A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also
musky heron's-bill.
• (n.) A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
• (v. t.) To perfume with musk.