ambergris meaning

UK US /ˈæmbɚɡrɪs/ 3 syllables

ambergris (noun): waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume.

Definition of ambergris

  1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume

    Type of: animal product

How to pronounce ambergris

ambergris is pronounced /ˈæmbɚɡrɪs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in IS · 9-letter words

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