1. Plural of musth; a condition in male elephants characterized by heightened aggression, increased testosterone levels, and temporal gland secretion, typically occurring during breeding season.
Usage: Zoology term; Usually refers to the recurring physiological state in adult male elephants

Examples

• During musths, male elephants become more aggressive and territorial.
• The zoo's veterinarians monitor the elephants closely when they enter musths.
• Musths in wild elephant populations are linked to mating behavior.
• The bull elephant displayed typical signs of musths, including swollen temporal glands.