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Meanings of grey amber in English
A waxy substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale which is used in the production of perfume.
Synonyms
Examples for "ambergris"
Examples for "ambergris"
1
He had doused himself in ambergris in honor of the occasion tonight.
2
From time to time black slaves brought them coffee flavored with ambergris.
3
This often finds its way onto beaches and is called ambergris.
4
At times the natives have found large pieces of ambergris on the coasts.
5
Facts began to be hunted for like the ambergris and ivory of commerce.
Usage of grey amber in English
1
In the sunshine, the church tower was like grey amber.
2
Though the word ambergris is but the French compound for grey amber, yet the two substances are quite distinct.