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The Meaning of musk
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(n.) 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.
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(n.) The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).
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(n.) The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
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(n.) The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
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(n.) A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.
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(n.) A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
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(v. t.) To perfume with musk.
Rhymes
bruske
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brusque
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busk
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buske
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cornhusk
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cusk
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dusk
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husk
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kuske
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lusk
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rusk
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tusk