musky

[ muhs-kee ]

/ ˈmʌs ki /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR musky ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective, musk·i·er, musk·i·est.

of or like musk, as an odor: a musky perfume.

Origin of musky

First recorded in 1600–10; musk + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM musky

musk·i·ness, noun

Words nearby musky

musk plant, muskrat, musk rose, musk thistle, musk turtle, musky, Muslem, Muslim, Muslim Brothers, Society of the, Muslim calendar, Muslim Era

Definition for musky (2 of 2)

musky²

[ muhs-kee ]

/ ˈmʌs ki /

noun, plural mus·kies.

muskellunge.

Origin of musky

musk(ellunge) + -y²

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Example sentences from the Web for musky

Vines that grow native in America (vitis labrusca, among others) are known for “foxy” or musky aromas and flavors.
America’s First Great Wine…Made in 1842|Jordan Salcito|November 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On move-in day I opened the front door to a pungent, musky odor of pure mold.
George Washington University’s Housing Horrors|Miranda Green|August 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The musky daughter of the Nile, with plaited hair and almond eyes.
The Quiver, 1/1900|Anonymous
The musky smell of the animals tinged the first chill of Autumn which hung in the air.
Nicanor - Teller of Tales|C. Bryson Taylor

The old arbor was trellised with grape vines, and legions of flies and bees feasted upon the musky, fragrant grapes.
The Story of a Child|Pierre Loti
Fruit larger and rounder than Isabella; light purple to amber; sweet, juicy, musky flavor.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
When burned it gives out a musky odor, and is often used in pastiles.
The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom|P. L. Simmonds

British Dictionary definitions for musky (1 of 2)

musky¹

/ (ˈmʌskɪ) /

adjective muskier or muskiest

resembling the smell of musk; having a heady or pungent sweet aroma

Derived forms of musky

muskiness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for musky (2 of 2)

musky²

/ (ˈmʌskɪ) /

noun plural muskies

an informal name for the muskellunge

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单词	musky
释义	musky ¹ [ muhs-kee ] / ˈmʌs ki / SEE SYNONYMS FOR musky ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, musk·i·er, musk·i·est. of or like musk, as an odor: a musky perfume. Origin of musky ¹ First recorded in 1600–10; musk + -y¹ OTHER WORDS FROM musky musk·i·ness, noun Words nearby musky musk plant, muskrat, musk rose, musk thistle, musk turtle, musky, Muslem, Muslim, Muslim Brothers, Society of the, Muslim calendar, Muslim Era Definition for musky (2 of 2) musky² [ muhs-kee ] / ˈmʌs ki / noun, plural mus·kies. muskellunge. Origin of musky ² musk(ellunge) + -y² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for musky Vines that grow native in America (vitis labrusca, among others) are known for “foxy” or musky aromas and flavors. America’s First Great Wine…Made in 1842\|Jordan Salcito\|November 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST On move-in day I opened the front door to a pungent, musky odor of pure mold. George Washington University’s Housing Horrors\|Miranda Green\|August 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The musky daughter of the Nile, with plaited hair and almond eyes. The Quiver, 1/1900\|Anonymous The musky smell of the animals tinged the first chill of Autumn which hung in the air. Nicanor - Teller of Tales\|C. Bryson Taylor The old arbor was trellised with grape vines, and legions of flies and bees feasted upon the musky, fragrant grapes. The Story of a Child\|Pierre Loti Fruit larger and rounder than Isabella; light purple to amber; sweet, juicy, musky flavor. The Grapes of New York\|U. P. Hedrick When burned it gives out a musky odor, and is often used in pastiles. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom\|P. L. Simmonds British Dictionary definitions for musky (1 of 2) musky¹ / (ˈmʌskɪ) / adjective muskier or muskiest resembling the smell of musk; having a heady or pungent sweet aroma Derived forms of musky muskiness, noun British Dictionary definitions for musky (2 of 2) musky² / (ˈmʌskɪ) / noun plural muskies an informal name for the muskellunge Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to musky piquant, fragrant, camphoraceous, acrid, bitter, pungent, odoriferous, noisome
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musky

adjective, musk·i·er, musk·i·est.

Origin of musky

OTHER WORDS FROM musky

Words nearby musky

Definition for musky (2 of 2)

noun, plural mus·kies.

Origin of musky

Example sentences from the Web for musky

British Dictionary definitions for musky (1 of 2)

adjective muskier or muskiest

Derived forms of musky

British Dictionary definitions for musky (2 of 2)

noun plural muskies

Words related to musky