수컷 사향노루의 복부 선낭에서 분비되는 강한 향기가 나는 붉은 갈색의 물질로, 향수의 중요한 원료로 쓰인다.
A strong-smelling reddish-brown substance secreted by the male musk deer, widely used as a fixative and base note in perfumery.
예문:
"The perfumer added a hint of musk to give the scent more depth and longevity."
"Natural musk is extremely rare and expensive due to conservation efforts for the musk deer."
사향노루 외의 다른 동물들이 영역 표시나 짝짓기를 위해 분비하는 사향과 유사한 냄새의 물질이다.
A secretion similar to musk produced by other animals, such as civets or alligators, typically used for scent-marking or communication.
예문:
"Male alligators use musk glands to attract mates during the breeding season."
"The musk secreted by the civet cat is often used as a stabilizer in traditional cosmetics."
사향과 비슷한 냄새를 풍기는 식물로, 과거에는 향기 때문에 널리 재배되었으나 현대 품종에서는 그 향이 사라진 경우가 많다.
Any of several plants that emit a smell resembling musk, such as certain varieties of monkey flower.
예문:
"The garden was filled with the heavy, sweet scent of the flowering musk."
"Scientists are studying why the modern musk flower no longer produces its famous scent."