musk

/mʌsk/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

2

A similar secretion produced by the otter and the civet.

3

A synthetic organic compound used as a substitute for the above.

4

The odour of musk.

5

A musk deer (genus Moschus).

6

A muskflower (Erythranthe moschata).

7

A plant of the genus Erodium (Erodium moschatum); the musky heronsbill.

8

A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.

9

The scent of human genitalia when aroused or unwashed.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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