vt to perfume with musk.
2. musk ·noun the musk plant (mimulus moschatus).
3. musk ·noun the musk deer. ·see musk deer (below).
4. musk ·noun a plant of the genus muscari; grape hyacinth.
5. musk ·noun the perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
6. musk ·noun a plant of the genus erodium (e. moschatum);
called also musky heron's-bill.
7. 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.