Musk

·vt To perfume with musk.

II. Musk ·noun The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).

III. Musk ·noun The musk deer. ·see Musk deer (below).

IV. Musk ·noun A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.

V. Musk ·noun The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.

VI. Musk ·noun A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum);

— called also musky heron's-bill.

VII. Musk ·noun 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.