ashen

/ˈæʃ.ən/

Etymology

From Middle English asshen, aisshen, esscen, from Old English æsċen (“made of ashwood”), equivalent to ash + -en (“made or consisting of”). Cognate with Scots aschin, eschin (“ashen”).

ashen means made from the wood of the ash-tree. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 68 out of 100.

adj

Made from the wood of the ash-tree.“An ashen bow and quiver of arrows beside.”
Of or resembling ashes.“A fine, ashen dust hung in the air.”
Ash-colored; pale; anemic“His ashen face belied his claims of good health.”
Appalled; upset.

verb

To turn into ash; make or become ashy
To make or become pale