Home›Browse›C›civetcivetOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutescivetcivet — nounnoun1. a small, cat-like mammal from Africa and Asia, or the strong-smelling substance 1.nounDefinitiona small, cat-like mammal from Africa and Asia, or the strong-smelling substance it producesExampleThe civet is known for its musky secretion used in perfume.