white ash
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white ash
An Americanism dating back to 1675–85
Example Sentences
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Notably, the species serves as one the National Park Service’s living national monuments, including Thomas Jefferson’s 200-year-old green ash, and George Washington’s 250-year-old white ash tree.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
The other woman later emerged covered in white ash, but the individual in the basement had not yet exited, he said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2023
Black charcoal covered with white ash remained red hot after the flames died down.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2022
“You can tell it burned so hot. There are areas that are nothing but white ash and some little spindle trees. Just total devastation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2021
The flare had burned out in the floor leaving a patch of white ash and there was a faint smell of burnt wood in the room.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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