MUSKY

musky

(adjective) resembling the smell of musk

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

musky (comparative muskier, superlative muskiest)

having the scent of musk

Etymology 2

Shortening of muskellunge.

Noun

musky (plural muskies)

muskellunge

Anagrams

• kumys

Source: Wiktionary


Musk"y, a.

Definition: Having an odor of musk, or somewhat the like. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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