No. 1,686 in Swedish
musk
The Swedish word "musk" means "bait" or "lure."
In a sentence
Jag älskar doften av musk.
I love the scent of musk.
'Musk' is used here to refer to the fragrance extracted from musk glands, showing its use in the context of scent and perfume.
En panda och en myskhjort bor i denna djurpark.
A panda and a musk deer live in this zoo.
'Mysk' (the Swedish equivalent to musk) references an animal, the musk deer, demonstrating the biological or zoological application of the term.
Han noterade en svag hint av mysk i luften.
He noted a faint hint of musk in the air.
Again, 'musk' is associated with its sensory property as a fragrance or smell in the environment.
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