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moschus

 

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Noun moschus has 1 sense
  1. Moschus, genus Moschus - musk deer
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Cervidae, family Cervidae
    --1 has members: musk deer, Moschus moschiferus

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Moschus

Noun

Sense 1: A strong-smelling, musk-like substance produced by male musk deer, used in perfumes and traditional medicine.

Sample Sentence: The perfumer added a drop of moschus to give the perfume its unique and sensual aroma.

Related Products: Moschus Perfume, Moschus Essential Oil

Noun

Sense 2: A small genus of perennial plants belonging to the family Valerianaceae, also known as musk flower or musk mallow.

Sample Sentence: The delicate pink moschus blooms enhanced the beauty of the garden.

Related Products: Moschus Flower Seeds, Moschus Plant

Noun

Sense 3: A Greek god of hunting and nature, son of Pan and a nymph.

Sample Sentence: In ancient mythology, Moschus was often depicted as a young hunter with a bow and arrows.

Related Products: Moschus Statue, Books on Moschus Mythology

Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or widely known.

Sample Sentence: The moschus song topped the charts for several weeks.

Related Products: Moschus Music Album

Adjective

Sense 2: Pertaining to or characteristic of the local community or a specific region.

Sample Sentence: They celebrated their traditions with a moschus dance, unique to their village.

Related Products: Moschus Local Recipes

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