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Definition of Civet
1. Noun. Cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes.
Exact synonyms: Civet Cat
Group relationships: Family Viverridae, Family Viverrinae, Viverridae, Viverrinae
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Specialized synonyms: Large Civet, Viverra Zibetha, Small Civet, Viverricula Indica, Viverricula Malaccensis, Arctictis Bintourong, Bearcat, Binturong, Cryptoprocta, Genus Cryptoprocta, Fanaloka, Fossa Fossa, Banded Palm Civet, Hemigalus Hardwickii, Palm Cat, Palm Civet
Group relationships: Family Viverridae, Family Viverrinae, Viverridae, Viverrinae
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Specialized synonyms: Large Civet, Viverra Zibetha, Small Civet, Viverricula Indica, Viverricula Malaccensis, Arctictis Bintourong, Bearcat, Binturong, Cryptoprocta, Genus Cryptoprocta, Fanaloka, Fossa Fossa, Banded Palm Civet, Hemigalus Hardwickii, Palm Cat, Palm Civet
Definition of Civet
1. 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.
2. v. t. To scent or perfume with civet.
Definition of Civet
1. Noun. A carnivorous catlike animal that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail. ¹
2. Noun. The musky perfume produced by the animal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Civet
1. a catlike mammal [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Civet
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