ashes
/ˈæʃ.əz/noun
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The solid remains of a fire.
Example: Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil.
The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.
Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash.
(in the plural) Human (or animal) remains after cremation.
Example: The urn containing his ashes was eventually removed to a closet.
verb
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To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.
To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).
(mostly used in the passive) To cover newly-sown fields of crops with ashes.
noun
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A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.
Example: The ash trees are dying off due to emerald ash borer.
The wood of this tree.
The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ), as used in Old English.