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Syllabification: (must)
Pronunciation: /məst/

(also musth)
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Definition of must

noun

  • the frenzied state of certain male animals, especially elephants or camels, that is associated with the rutting season:a big old bull elephant in must

adjective

  • (of a male elephant or camel) in a frenzied state during rutting season.

Origin:

late 19th century: via Urdu from Persian mast 'intoxicated'

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