HyperDic: musk

English > 2 senses of the word musk:
NOUNsubstancemuskan odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer
cognitionmuskthe scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
musk > pronunciation
Soundsmah'sk
Rhymesbrusque ... tusk: 12 rhymes with ahsk...
English > musk: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative.
BroadersecretionA functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
Spanishalmizcle
Catalanalmesc, mesc
English > musk: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer.
BroaderscentAn odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
Spanishalmizcle
Adjectivesmuskyresembling the smell of musk

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