moschus moschiferus

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Noun moschus moschiferus has 1 sense

musk deer, Moschus moschiferus - small heavy-limbed upland deer of central Asia; male secretes valued musk
--₁ is a kind of deer, cervid
--₁ is a member of Moschus, genus Moschus

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Moschus Moschiferus

Description

Moschus moschiferus, commonly known as musk deer, is a small deer species native to Asia. It is popular for its musk secretion, which has been used in perfumes and traditional medicine for centuries.

Senses and Usages

Noun

Sense 1: A small deer species native to Asia, known for its musk secretion.

Example Sentence: The moschus moschiferus inhabits remote mountain regions in India and China.

Adjective

Sense 1: Related to or characteristic of musk deer.

Example Sentence: The musk oil was obtained from the glands of the moschus moschiferus.

Verb

Sense 1: To hunt or obtain musk from a musk deer.

Example Sentence: The tribesmen would moschus moschiferus during the winter months to utilize the valuable musk.

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