English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of civet

civet

/noun/ सीविट; मुश्कबिलाव; गंधमार्जार; सिविट बिल्ली;

Synonym binturong;

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English Dictionary:

1. Civet

[n.]

- 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.
- 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 Asia. The name is also applied to other species.

2. Civet

[v. t.]

- To scent or perfume with civet.