Defn: A disease which is very destructive to silkworms, and which sometimes extends to other insects. It is attended by the development of a fungus (provisionally called Botrytis bassiana). Also, the fungus itself.
MUSCARIFORM
Mus*car"i*form, a. Etym: [L. muscarium fly brush + -form.]
Defn: Having the form of a brush.
MUSCARIN
Mus*ca"rin, n. (Physiol. Chem.)
Defn: A solid crystalline substance, C5H13NO2, found in the toadstool (Agaricus muscarius), and in putrid fish. It is a typical ptomaine, and a violent poison.
MUSCAT
Mus"cat, n. Etym: [F. See Muscadel.] (Bot.)
Defn: 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. [Written also muskat.]
MUSCATEL
Mus"ca*tel`, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or designating, or derived from, a muscat grapes or similar grapes; a muscatel grapes; muscatel wine, etc.
MUSCATEL
Mus"ca*tel`, n.