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1ash
noun \ˈash\
Definition of ASH
1
: any of a genus (Fraxinus) of trees of the olive family with pinnate leaves, thin furrowed bark, and gray branchlets
2
: the tough elastic wood of an ash
3
[Old English æsc, name of the corresponding runic letter] : the ligature æ used in Old English and some phonetic alphabets to represent a low front vowel \a\
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Origin of ASH
Middle English asshe, from Old English æsc; akin to Old High German ask ash, Latin ornus mountain ash
First Known Use: before 12th century
2ash
noun, often attributive
Definition of ASH
1
: something that symbolizes grief, repentance, or humiliation
2
a : the solid residue left when combustible material is thoroughly burned or is oxidized by chemical means b : fine particles of mineral matter from a volcanic vent
3
plural : the remains of the dead human body after cremation or disintegration
4
plural : deathly pallor <the lip of ashes and the cheek of flame — Lord Byron>
Origin of ASH
Middle English asshe, from Old English asce — more at arid
First Known Use: before 12th century
3ash
verb
Definition of ASH
transitive verb
: to convert into ash
First Known Use of ASH
circa 1894
ASH Defined for Kids
1ash
noun \ˈash\
Definition of ASH for Kids
: a tree that has winged seeds, bark with grooves, and hard strong wood
2ash
noun
Definition of ASH for Kids
1
: the solid matter left when something is completely burned <cigarette ashes> <Wind blew the ash left by our campfire.>
2
ashes plural : the last remains of the dead human body
Medical Dictionary
ash
noun , often attrib \ˈash\
Medical Definition of ASH
1
: the solid residue left when combustible material is thoroughly burned or is oxidized by chemical means
2
ashes pl : the remains of the dead human body after cremation or disintegration
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