Civet :: Civet (n.) A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume..
Civet :: Civet (n.) The animal that produces civet (Viverra civetta); -- called also civet cat. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species..
Civet :: Civet (v. t.) To scent or perfume with civet.
Civic :: Civic (a.) Relating to, or derived from, a city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society, or to civil affairs..
Civicism :: Civicism (n.) The principle of civil government.
Civics :: Civics (n.) The science of civil government.
Civil :: Civil (a.) Pertaining to a city or state, or to a citizen in his relations to his fellow citizens or to the state; within the city or state..
Civil :: Civil (a.) Subject to government; reduced to order; civilized; not barbarous; -- said of the community.
Civil :: Civil (a.) Performing the duties of a citizen; obedient to government; -- said of an individual.
Civil :: Civil (a.) Having the manners of one dwelling in a city, as opposed to those of savages or rustics; polite; courteous; complaisant; affable..
Civil :: Civil (a.) Pertaining to civic life and affairs, in distinction from military, ecclesiastical, or official state..
Civil :: Civil (a.) Relating to rights and remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings.
Civilian :: Civilian (n.) One skilled in the civil law.
Civilian :: Civilian (n.) A student of the civil law at a university or college.
Civilian :: Civilian (n.) One whose pursuits are those of civil life, not military or clerical..