| n. | 1. | A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume. |
| 2. | (Zool) The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); - called also | |
| v. t. | 1. | To scent or perfume with civet. |
| Noun | 1. | civet - catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes Synonyms: civet cat |
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