amber grease

A form of ambergris — A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull gray to blackish color, formed within the intestines of the sperm whale and used in the production of perfumes.

Meanings

nounamber grease (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of ambergris.
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