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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. |
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The musk deer. See Musk deer (below). |
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The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar. |
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The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus). |
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A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also
musky heron's-bill. |
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A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth. |
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To perfume with musk. |
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