ASHES

noun

1. The solid remains of a fire.
2. The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.
3. Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash.

verb

1. To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
2. To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.
3. To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).

noun

1. A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.
2. The wood of this tree.
3. The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ), as used in Old English.