musk

• Substância de cheiro forte, de cor marrom-avermelhada, secretada pelo macho do cervo-almiscareiro, usada em perfumaria como fixador; também se refere ao cheiro ou aroma dessa substância.

A noun referring to a strong-smelling reddish-brown substance secreted by the male musk deer, used as a fixative in perfumery, or the scent of this substance.

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1. Animal secretionB2formal

   A strong-smelling substance produced by the male musk deer, used in making perfumes.

   Almíscar

   • Musk has been used in perfumery for centuries.
   • The fragrance contains a hint of natural musk.
   • Harvesting musk from deer is now heavily regulated.

2. Scent or aromaB2formal

   The characteristic smell of this substance, often described as rich, earthy, and animalic.

   Cheiro de almíscar

   • The perfume has a warm, musky base note.
   • He was drawn to the deep, musky scent of the cologne.
   • The room was filled with a faint, pleasant musk.

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