Thesaurus: civet

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1. n. A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume.
2. n. The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species.
3. v. t. To scent or perfume with civet.
4. n. cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
5. 1. A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeble when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume. 2. (Zoöl) The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species. To scent or perfume with civet. Cowper
6. The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- calledalso civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, andof a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots onthe body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. Thename is also applied to other species.
7. n:100 n. cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes