Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musang
noun
/ˈmuːsɑːŋ/
Definition
A small to medium-sized mammal that is part of the civet family, typically found in Southeast Asia.
Examples
- The musang is often spotted in dense forests, where it forages for fruits and insects.
- Locally, people value musang for its unique contribution to the making of civet coffee.
- In some regions, the musang is also called the civet cat, though it is not a true cat.
Meaning
The term ‘musang’ refers not only to the animal itself but also to its significance in cultural and culinary contexts, particularly for its role in coffee production through the beholding of coffee cherries.
Synonyms
- civet
- civet cat
- Arabian civet
