ambergrease

/ˈæmbərɡriːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellowish or brownish resinous substance obtained from the bark of the ambrette plant (Abrus precatorius) or similar plants, used in perfumery and as a fixative.

“The perfume contained a mixture of lavender and ambergrease, creating a distinctive and long-lasting scent.”

Synonyms

  • ambergris
  • fixative

Antonyms

  • odorless
  • volatile