Meaning of కస్తూరి in English
- A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistence of honey, obtained from a bag being behind the navel of the male musk deer. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is specially remarkable for its powerful and enduring odor. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various other animals, having a similar odor.
- The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).
- The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
- The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
- A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.
- A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
- To perfume with musk.
- The quality or state of being musky; the scent of musk.
- The wood of a West Indian tree of the Mahogany family (Moschoxylum Swartzii).
- The wood of an Australian tree (Eurybia argophylla).
Meaning of కస్తూరి in English
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