civ·et /ˈsɪvət/
麝貓;麝貓香
civ·et /ˈsɪvət/ 名詞
靈貓香,香貓香
Civ·et v. t. To scent or perfume with civet.
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Civ·et 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 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.
civet
n : catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
[syn: civet cat]