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Meaning of 'civet'
Meaning of 'civet' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Civet 
[ n.]
- 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. [ n.]- The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species.
2. Civet [ v. t.]
- To scent or perfume with civet. [ v. t.]Nearby Topics:
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