amber grise

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.

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Meanings

nounamber grise (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete form of ambergris.
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APA

amber grise. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amber%20grise

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“amber grise.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amber%20grise. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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