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ashes

noun(ash)

something that symbolizes grief, repentance, or humiliation

ashes

noun(ash)

the solid residue left when combustible material is thoroughly burned or is oxidized by chemical means

ashes

noun(ash)

fine particles of mineral matter from a volcanic vent

ashes

verb(ash)

to convert into ash

ashes

verb(ash)

to remove ash residue from (something, such as a cigarette) usually by flicking or tapping

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noun(ash)

any of a genus (Fraxinus) of trees of the olive family with pinnate leaves, thin furrowed bark, and gray branchlets

ashes

noun(ash)

the tough elastic wood of an ash

ashes

noun(ash)

the ligature æ used in Old English and some phonetic alphabets to represent a low front vowel \a\

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idiom(ash)

to publicly express or show sorrow or regret for having done something wrong

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idiom(ash)

to completely destroy (something) by burning

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