Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong, sweet, and often slightly unpleasant smell, especially of fish or game.

“The musky scent of the lake filled the air, attracting many fish.”

2. noun

the strong, sweet, and often slightly unpleasant smell, especially of fish or game.

“The musk of the deer was a distinctive feature of its habitat.”

3. adverb

in a way that is reminiscent of a musky smell.

“The flowers bloomed muskily in the summer garden.”