AMBERGRIS
- an ash-grey strongly-scented substance, originating in the intestines of the spermaceti whale and used in the manufacture of perfumes [n -ES]
- a solid, waxy, flammable substance produced in the digestive system of and regurgitated by sperm whales [n AMBERGRISES]
- A waxlike substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture