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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the residue that remains when something is burned
  2. noun any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus
  3. noun strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats

Synonyms

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