Associations to the word «Civet»

Wiktionary

CIVET, 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.
CIVET, noun. The musky perfume produced by the animal.
CIVET COFFEE, noun. Coffee made from the beans of coffee berries eaten, digested and defecated by civets.

Dictionary definition

CIVET, noun. Cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes.

Wise words

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