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ambergris in French

ambergris in French is ambre gris — ambergris means a firm, waxy material, greyish to blackish in colour, that can catch fire and is produced inside the gut of sperm whales; it is used in making perfume.

ambergris in French

ambre gris
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.

What does "ambergris" mean?

  1. noun A firm, waxy material, greyish to blackish in colour, that can catch fire and is produced inside the gut of sperm whales; it is used in making perfume.
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What is "ambergris" in French?
"ambergris" in French is ambre gris. ambergris means: A firm, waxy material, greyish to blackish in colour, that can catch fire and is produced inside the gut of sperm whales; it is used in making perfume.
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