Civet

Yes; an animal of Arabian origin produces an odoriferous substance called Civet, from which it takes its name of Civet Cat; there are several species of this animal which produce it, but it is from the

A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery. With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition. Anonymous

"Civet," which is obtained from the civet cat, and "musk," from the queer little hornless musk deer, are secretions of glands.

The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year William Beebe 1919

Civet are sinister-looking, nocturnal mammals prevalent in Asia and Africa, but it's also the acronym for a new economic super-group, racing to catch up with the much better-known brics Brazil, Russia, India and China.

World economy: new opportunities beckon beyond Europe | Observer editorial 2011

Kopi is the Indonesian word for coffee, and Luwak is a local name for the Asian Palm Civet.

Pooped Out? 2008

This very special coffee begins life like any other grown in this part of the world (the islands of Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago) but instead of being harvested in the conventional way, these coffee berries take a little detour through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet!

Pooped Out? 2008

What it is: Coffee beans recovered from the feces of the Asian Palm Civet.

The Best Stuff on Earth?! 2008

Civet also turns the initially fairly modern scent into, dare I say, an old-fashioned one, in the best way possible.

Amouage Ubar: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009

Civet is foul cat urine to my nose, and I run-run-run from it!

Amouage Ubar: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009

* Ambergris * Civet * Musk & musky notes * Sandalwood

Archive 2009-02-01 Ayala Sender 2009

Civet CoffeeMade from coffee beans that have passed through a civet's digestive tract, a cup of this smooth, sweet brew will set you back about AU$50 at the Heritage Tea Rooms in Queensland, Australia; a kilo runs $1,200.

Eating to Extremes 2009