Swahili
ambari
am-BA-ri
How to say it
Swahiliambariam-BA-risoon
Englishambergrissoon
Frenchambre grissoon
Meaning
ambergris, the waxy substance from sperm whales once prized for making perfume.
Good to know
ambergris. ambata clasp, cling, stick to, adhere
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara walisafirisha ambari kutoka pwani.Traders shipped ambergris from the coast.
- Ambari ilitumika kutengeneza manukato ya thamani.Ambergris was used to make precious perfume.
- Ambari ni ghali sana sokoni.Ambergris is very expensive on the market.
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