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musk

/mʌsk/ noun · British & US
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What does musk mean?

noun

A strong, sweet, and pungent odor, often associated with the scent of a cat's urine or the perfume musk. A type of sweet, sticky substance produced by the musk deer.

Example

"The perfume had a distinctive musk scent that was both alluring and overpowering."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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