civet

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for civet

civet 🔊 /sɪˈvʌt/

civet : උරුලෑවා

civet : කස්තුරි

civet : උරුලෑසට්ටම්

civet definition

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. 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 AsiAdjective. The name is also applied to other species.

Transitive verb. To scent or perfume with civet.