<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>An artificial imitation of the substance.</li><li>A similar secretion of other animals, as the civet, muskrat, and otter.</li><li>The odor of musk or some similar odor.</li><li>Botany: any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.</li></ul>