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- [muhsk]
- /mʌsk/
- /mʌsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhsk]
- /mʌsk/
Definitions of musk word
- noun musk a substance secreted in a glandular sac under the skin of the abdomen of the male musk deer, having a strong odor, and used in perfumery. 1
- noun musk an artificial imitation of the substance. 1
- noun musk a similar secretion of other animals, as the civet, muskrat, and otter. 1
- noun musk the odor of musk or some similar odor. 1
- noun musk Botany. any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance. 1
- noun musk A strong-smelling reddish -brown substance that is secreted by the male musk deer for scent-marking and is an important ingredient in perfumery. 1
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Origin of musk
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English musk(e) (< Middle French musc) < Late Latin muscus (Medieval Latin moschus) < Late Greek móskos, móschos < Persian mushk
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Parts of speech for Musk
noun
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musk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
musk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for musk
noun musk
- stink — to emit a strong offensive smell.
- whiff — any of several flatfishes having both eyes on the left side of the head, of the genus Citharichthys, as C. cornutus (horned whiff) inhabiting Atlantic waters from New England to Brazil.
- aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.
- flavor — taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth.
- perfume — a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell, especially a fluid containing fragrant natural oils extracted from flowers, woods, etc., or similar synthetic oils.
Antonyms for musk
noun musk
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