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Word: Musk
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from late Latin muscus, from Persian mušk, perhaps from Sanskrit muṣka ‘scrotum’ (because of the similarity in shape of the sac on the abdomen of a male musk deer in which musk is produced)
mʌsk
a strong-smelling reddish-brown substance which is secreted by the male musk deer for scent-marking and is an important ingredient in perfumery.
Short Definition:substance secreted by male musk deer that is ingredient in perfumery
a relative of the monkey flower, formerly cultivated for a musky fragrance which has been lost in the development of modern varieties.
Short Definition:flower formerly cultivated for musky fragrance
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