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单词 ambergris
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Definition of ambergris in English:

ambergris

nounˈambəɡrɪsˈambəɡriːs
mass noun
  • A waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He excavates the skull, and finds six handfuls of ambergris.
    • It was probably a fatal piece of ambergris that caused his death.
    • In the oily water round it we find ambergris and other fine and wonderful things.
    • So, I got some sea salt, put it in a dish of blue glass, and anointed the dish with ambergris.
    • Apparently the plastic is infused with ambergris.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French ambre gris 'grey amber', as distinct from amber jaune 'yellow amber' (the resin).

 
 

Definition of ambergris in US English:

ambergris

noun
  • A waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Apparently the plastic is infused with ambergris.
    • It was probably a fatal piece of ambergris that caused his death.
    • He excavates the skull, and finds six handfuls of ambergris.
    • So, I got some sea salt, put it in a dish of blue glass, and anointed the dish with ambergris.
    • In the oily water round it we find ambergris and other fine and wonderful things.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French ambre gris ‘gray amber’, as distinct from amber jaune ‘yellow amber’ (the resin).

 
 
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