Word: ambergrises
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
ber
gri
ses
Definition: Plural of ambergris; waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
Morphemes:
Affix: ambergris
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ambre gris
Language: fro
Decoded: ambre gris
Meaning: grey amber
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns