Associations to the word «Ambergris»

Wiktionary

AMBERGRIS, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

AMBERGRIS, noun. Waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King