MUSIMON
Mus"i*mon, n. Etym: [See Musmon.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Mouflon.
MUSINGLY
Mus"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a musing manner.
MUSIT
Mu"sit, n.
Defn: See Muset.
MUSK
Musk, n. Etym: [F. musc, L. muscus, Per. musk, fr. Skr. mushka
testicle, orig., a little mouse. See Mouse, and cd. Abelmosk,
Muscadel, Muscovy duck, Nutmeg.]
1. 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.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).