civet

A cat-like mammal known for secreting a musk that is used in the production of perfumes.

• 🇨🇳灵猫科动物，能分泌用于制作香水的灵猫香。

1. Cat-like mammal C1 formal

   A small, nocturnal, cat-like mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for secreting a musky substance used in perfumes.

   • The African civet is known for its distinctive black-and-white markings.
   • Civets are often kept on farms for their musk.
   • The civet's musk is a key ingredient in some high-end perfumes.

   🇨🇳灵猫

   同义词: civet cat

2. Musk from the animal C1 formal

   The strong-smelling, yellowish substance secreted by the civet's glands, used in perfume making.

   • The perfume contains a small amount of civet for its rich scent.
   • Civet is often used as a fixative in traditional perfumery.
   • The musk of the civet has a warm, animalistic aroma.

   🇨🇳灵猫香

• civets plural form
• civets' possessive plural form
• civet's possessive singular form