- a substance secreted in a glandular sac under the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer, having a strong odor, and used in perfumery.
- an artificial imitation of the substance.
- a similar secretion of other animals, as the civet, muskrat, and otter.
- the odor of musk or some similar odor.
- any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.
- a strong-smelling glandular secretion of the male musk deer, used in perfumery
- a similar substance produced by certain other animals, such as the civet and otter, or manufactured synthetically
- any of several scrophulariaceous plants of the genus Mimulus, esp the North American M. moschatus, which has yellow flowers and was formerly cultivated for its musky scent
- the smell of musk or a similar heady smell
- containing or resembling musk
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