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ambergris
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noun
  1. (uncountable) 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.
Translations:
  • French: ambre gris(fr)
  • German: Ambra(de)f, Amber(de)
Etymology: From medieval ambrum "amber" or ambra grisea "grey amber".

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