ALL meanings of ambergris
am·ber·gris
A a - uncountable noun ambergris Ambergris is a waxy substance produced by sperm whales. It is used to make some perfumes. 3
- noun ambergris a waxy substance consisting mainly of cholesterol secreted by the intestinal tract of the sperm whale and often found floating in the sea: used in the manufacture of perfumes 3
- noun ambergris a grayish, waxy substance from the intestines of sperm whales, often found floating in tropical seas 3
- noun ambergris an opaque, ash-colored secretion of the sperm whale intestine, usually found floating on the ocean or cast ashore: used in perfumery. 1
- noun ambergris A waxlike substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture. 1
- noun ambergris whale excretion 1
- noun ambergris (Uncountable Noun) A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes. 0