Cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes.
synonym: civet cat.
Roget 400:
fragrance,
aroma,
redolence,
perfume,
bouquet,
essence,
scent;
sweet smell,
aromatic perfume.
agalloch†,
agallochium†;
aloes wood;
bay rum;
calambac†,
calambour†;
champak†,
horehound,
lign-aloes†,
marrubium†,
mint,
muskrat,
napha water†,
olibanum†,
spirit of myrcia†.
essential oil.
incense;
musk,
frankincense;
pastil†,
pastille;
myrrh,
perfumes of Arabia†;
otto†,
ottar†,
attar;
bergamot,
balm,
civet,
potpourri,
pulvil†;
nosegay;
scentbag†;
sachet,
smelling bottle,
vinaigrette;
eau de Cologne [Fr.],
toilet water,
lotion,
after-shave lotion;
thurification†.
perfumer.
[fragrant wood oils]
eucalyptus oil,
pinene.
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Dutch: civetkat, civet
Polish: łasza, łasza palmowa