castory

/kæˈstɔri.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

a viscous liquid excreted by the castor sac of beavers, used as a fixative and as a component of some perfumes, and also used in traditional medicine.

“The perfume used castoreum to give it its unique scent.”

Synonyms

  • beaver musk
  • beaver oil

Antonyms

  • odorless substance
  • perfume-free fragrance