grey amber



grey amber

Another term for ambergris, a waxy substance excreted by sperm whales and used as a fixative, especially in the preparation of perfumes. The large chunk of grey amber that washed ashore is worth more than gold!
See also: amber, grey

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shipp[ʃip]
Lejla-Bosnian
Fathiyya-Arabic
GwendolineGWEN-də-lien (English), GWEN-də-leen (English)Welsh, English (British), French
Epifanioe-pee-FAH-nyoSpanish, Italian
Addinsell[adinsel]