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Stage 1 of 4
muska
Sanskrit · ancient
"a scent gland"
literally "testicle", describing the scent gland's shape
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Stage 2 of 4
mushk
Persian · ancient
"musk"
adopted for the strong-smelling glandular secretion
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Stage 3 of 4
moschos
Greek · ancient
"musk"
carried the aromatic substance west along trade routes
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Stage 4 of 4
musk
English · medieval
"a strong, musky fragrance"
settled as the English name for the fragrance
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