Etymology

moschate

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Today it means: Exuding a musk-like odour. Full definition →

First used 1826Latin moschātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed frommoschātus
  2. English todaymoschate

Borrowed from Latin moschātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1826 Exuding a musk-like odour.

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