Index of English words, starting with "mu"

(1) - Musing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Muse

(1) - Musingly (adv.) In a musing manner.

(1) - Musk (v. t.) To perfume with musk.
(2) - Musk (n.) A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth.
(3) - Musk (n.) A plant of the genus Erodium (E. moschatum); -- called also musky heron's-bill.
(4) - Musk (n.) The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus).
(5) - Musk (n.) The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.
(6) - Musk (n.) The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).
(7) - Musk (n.) 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.