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Noun: ambergris  'am-bu(r),gris or 'am-bu(r),grees
  1. Waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
    "The perfumer prized the rare ambergris for its unique scent"

Derived forms: ambergrises

Type of: animal product

Encyclopedia: Ambergris