Ashcolored
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of ash-colored. alt-of, alternative
"The colors of Ambergrease vary; there is, first, the white Ambergrease, which is scarce and of little value; as it seems, either not to be ripe, or mixed with some heterogeneous matter; then, the ashcolored or true Ambergrease; afterwards the black Ambergrease , which is inferior to the preceding sort, and frequently adulterated; lastly, the brown Ambergrease, which has a particular, unpleasant smell."
Example
More examples"The colors of Ambergrease vary; there is, first, the white Ambergrease, which is scarce and of little value; as it seems, either not to be ripe, or mixed with some heterogeneous matter; then, the ashcolored or true Ambergrease; afterwards the black Ambergrease , which is inferior to the preceding sort, and frequently adulterated; lastly, the brown Ambergrease, which has a particular, unpleasant smell."
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