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.
Many of these plants, such as Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica), Musk Flower (Mimulus moschatus) Abelmosk or Ambrette seeds (Abelmoschus moschatus), are now widely used as a substitute for animal musks.Musk Flower by alexlomas. In 1888, the scientist Albert Baur was the first to discover an artificial musk.ost typically, the musk note is described as an animalistic nuance, with a lively and oscillating, often contrasting nature. The typical musky smell develops from the natural musk tincture once the volatile parts have evaporated, allowing the sensual and warm âtrue muskyâ notes to come up to the surface.