Definition of gentile. 1  1 often capitalized : a person of a non-Jewish nation or of non-Jewish faith; especially : a Christian as distinguished from a Jew. 2  2 : heathen, pagan. 3  3 often capitalized : a non-Mormon.
This article is about the musk odor. For other uses, see Musk (disambiguation). Musk is a class of aromatic substances commonly used as base notes in perfumery. They include glandular secretions from animals such as the musk deer, numerous plants emitting similar fragrances, and artificial substances with similar odors.
Traditional musk oil comes from adult, male musk deer., which is native to Asia. Its scent has been used in perfumes and medicines for thousands of years. The typical process for extracting musk glands from a musk deer involves killing the animal. The gland is then extracted from the deer's abdomen and dried.