ambergris

Reikšmė (anglų kalba)

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.

Tariama kaip (IPA)

/ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/

Etimologija (anglų kalba)

From Old French ambre gris (“grey amber”). Though the term was initially spaced as two words, single-word forms predominated by the 19th century. In the 17th century, folk etymologies interpreting the term as amber grease or amber [of] Greece enjoyed some popularity.

Sakiniai

Ambergris Caye can also be reached by ferry from Chetumal in Mexico .

„Ambergris Caye“ taip pat galima pasiekti keltu iš Chetumal Meksikoje.