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.
(mÊsk) n. 1. a pungent glandular secretion of the male musk deer: used in perfumery. 2. an artificial imitation of the substance. 3. a similar secretion of other animals, as the muskrat. 4. the odor of musk, or some similar odor. 5. any of several plants, as the monkey flower, having a musky fragrance.