CIVET, noun A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from a bag under the tail of the civet-cat. It is of a clear, yellowish, or brownish color; of a strong smell, and offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.