Moschus (Noun)
Meaning
Musk deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Musk obtained from the moschus is highly prized for its distinct, rich scent in traditional perfumery and is one of the most expensive natural fragrance ingredients in the world.
- Male musk deer, known as moschus, produce this distinctive secretion to attract mates and establish territory.
- Several species of moschus, or musk deer, have been overhunted due to their valuable musk, threatening the future of the species.
- There are several types of moschus deer that have adapted to survive in a range of mountainous environments, but the animals' native habitats continue to shrink.
- One main species of the deer known as moschus has struggled for centuries, fighting a survival battle for thousands of years to survive harsh terrain.