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.
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Examples for "ambergris"
Examples for "ambergris"
1He had doused himself in ambergris in honor of the occasion tonight.
2From time to time black slaves brought them coffee flavored with ambergris.
3This often finds its way onto beaches and is called ambergris.
4At times the natives have found large pieces of ambergris on the coasts.
5Facts began to be hunted for like the ambergris and ivory of commerce.
1In the sunshine, the church tower was like grey amber.
2Though the word ambergris is but the French compound for grey amber, yet the two substances are quite distinct.
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