ashen
1[ ash-uhn ]
/ ˈæʃ ən /
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adjective
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Definition for ashen (2 of 2)
ashen2
[ ash-uhn ]
/ ˈæʃ ən /
adjective
pertaining to the ash tree or its timber.
made of wood from the ash tree.
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British Dictionary definitions for ashen (1 of 2)
ashen1
/ (ˈæʃən) /
adjective
drained of colour; pallid
consisting of or resembling ashes
of a pale greyish colour
British Dictionary definitions for ashen (2 of 2)
ashen2
/ (ˈæʃən) /
adjective
of, relating to, or made from the ash tree or its timber
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