gray amber

gray amber

Another term for ambergris, a waxy substance excreted by sperm whales and used as a fixative, especially in the preparation of perfumes. The large chunk of gray amber that washed ashore is worth more than gold!
See also: amber, gray
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a chunk of change
  • chunk
  • chunk of change
  • lace
  • lace (something) with (something)
  • lace with
  • lacing
  • go right through (one)
  • go right through one
  • out of one's system