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civet

Civet is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter C and ends with the letter T for which we found 3 definitions.

Definition
(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.
(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.
(v. t.) To scent or perfume with civet.

Syllable Information

The word civet is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for civet is: civ-et


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