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
Cara['kærə]
Mira (1)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada
Yevhen-Ukrainian
ÉBer-Irish Mythology
Krimhildekrim-HIL-dəGerman
Asih-Indonesian