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Definition of musk

musk

/mʌsk/
musk
Adverb:muskily
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Plural:musks
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Adjective:musky
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1

A heavy, persistent, and somewhat earthy or animalistic odor, or a perfume made to mimic this scent.

Example

"A lingering musk of damp earth and old leather filled the abandoned library."

2

A strong-smelling, reddish-brown substance secreted by the male musk deer, historically widely used as an odor fixative in perfumery.

Example

"The ancient perfumer treasured the rare musk for its ability to make other fragile floral fragrances last longer on the skin."

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• Rhymes for musk

• Nearby Words

mush
mushroom
musi
musk
musk turtle
muskellunge
musket

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Middle English, derived via Late Latin 'muscus' and Persian 'mušk', ultimately from Sanskrit 'muṣka' meaning 'testicle' or 'scrotum', referring to the shape of the musk deer's gland.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Musk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/musk
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