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| civ·et [ sívvət ] (plural civ·ets) |
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1. wild animal like cat: a small carnivorous mammal that resembles a cat in appearance. Native to: Africa, Asia. Family Viverridae.
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2. cosmetics musky substance: a yellow or brown greasy substance smelling strongly of musk, secreted by the anal glands of a civet. Use: perfume manufacture.
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3. fur: the fur of a civet
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French civette< Italian zivetto< medieval Latin zibethum< Arabic zabād "civet perfume"] |
