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- Civet - n. - 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.
- Civet - n. - 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 - v. t. - To scent or perfume with civet.
- Binturong - n. - A small Asiatic civet of the genus Arctilis.
- Civet - n. - 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.
- Fossane - n. - A species of civet (Viverra fossa) resembling the genet.
- Kutauss - n. - The India civet (Viverra zibetha).
- Civet - n. - 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.
- Viverrine - a. - Of or pertaining to the Viverridae, or Civet family.
- Tangalung - n. - An East Indian civet (Viverra tangalunga).