Musk

Pronunciation: /mʌsk/

Definitions of musk

noun a substance with a strong, earthy scent, typically used in perfumes and colognes

Example Sentences

A1 I can smell the musk of the flowers in the garden.

A2 The musk of the cologne lingered in the air long after he had left.

B1 The musk of the animal was strong as we approached its den.

B2 She wore a perfume with a hint of musk that was very alluring.

C1 The musk of the incense filled the room, creating a calming atmosphere.

C2 The musk of the vintage wine was intoxicating, making it hard to resist another glass.

Examples of musk in a Sentence

formal The musk from the deer is often used in perfumes.

informal I love the smell of musk in colognes.

slang That musk scent is so strong, it's like a punch in the nose.

figurative The musk of success lingered in the air after his big promotion.

Grammatical Forms of musk

• past tense: musked
• plural: musks
• comparative: more musky
• superlative: most musky
• present tense: musk
• future tense: will musk
• perfect tense: has musked
• continuous tense: is musking
• singular: musk
• positive degree: musk
• infinitive: to musk
• gerund: musing
• participle: musked

Origin and Evolution of musk

First Known Use: 1398 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'musk' originated from the Sanskrit word 'muska' which means scrotum, referring to the sac containing the musk gland of the musk deer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'musk' transitioned from referring to the scent gland of the musk deer to a broader term encompassing similar fragrances derived from other sources such as plants and synthetic compounds.