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ambergris

/ˈæm.bə.ɡriːs/

/ˈæm.bɚ.ɡrɪs/

Translations

ambergrisnoun

Ambergris is often used in the perfume industry.

Амбра часто используется в парфюмерной промышленности.

Synonyms

whale vomit

amber grease

marine amber

ambergrisadjective

/ˈæm.bə.ɡriːs/

/ˈæm.bɚ.ɡrɪs/

Used attributively to describe products, scents, or notes containing or reminiscent of ambergris.

Synonyms

ambergrisnoun

A waxy substance originating in the intestines of sperm whales, used in the manufacture of perfumes.

The perfumer was thrilled to acquire a rare piece of ambergris for her latest fragrance creation.

ambergrisadjective

Containing, scented with, or reminiscent of ambergris.

The perfume has an unmistakable ambergris note that lingers on the skin.