Definition of musk

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Musk (n.) A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.

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Musketry :: Musketry (n.) Muskets, collectively..
Muskrat :: Muskrat (n.) The musk shrew.
Muscat :: Muscat (n.) A name given to several varieties of Old World grapes, differing in color, size, etc., but all having a somewhat musky flavor. The muscat of Alexandria is a large oval grape of a pale amber color..
Musk :: Musk (n.) A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
Musk :: Musk (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..
Carbine :: Carbine (n.) A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry..
Muskwood :: Muskwood (n.) The wood of a West Indian tree of the Mahogany family (Moschoxylum Swartzii).
Muskwood :: Muskwood (n.) The wood of an Australian tree (Eurybia argophylla).
Muskiness :: Muskiness (n.) The quality or state of being musky; the scent of musk.
Kick :: Kick (n.) The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged..
Maskinonge :: Maskinonge (n.) The muskellunge.
Muskellunge :: Muskellunge (n.) A large American pike (Esox nobilitor) found in the Great Lakes, and other Northern lakes, and in the St. Lawrence River. It is valued as a food fish..
Musk :: Musk (v. t.) To perfume with musk.
Banquette :: Banquette (n.) A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy..
Musky :: Musky (a.) Having an odor of musk, or somewhat the like..
Armory :: Armory (n.) A manufactory of arms, as rifles, muskets, pistols, bayonets, swords..
Civet :: Civet (n.) A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume..
Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet..
Fusil :: Fusil (n.) A light kind of flintlock musket, formerly in use..
Moschine :: Moschine (a.) Of or pertaining to Moschus, a genus including the musk deer..
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