AMBERGRIS

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("ambergris" is a kind of...):

animal product (a product made from animal material)

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