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.
See musk defined for English-language learners. See musk defined for kids. Middle English muske, from Medieval French musc, from Late Latin muscus, from Late Greek moschos, from Middle Persian *muÅ¡k-, from Sanskrit musÌ£ka testicle, from diminutive of mÅ«sÌ£ mouse; akin to Old English mÅ«s mouse.