the Ashes

Proper Noun

  • A trophy played for by England and Australia in Test cricket; in the form of a small urn containing the ashes of a cremated cricket stump or set of bails.
  • A series of Test cricket matches played between England and Australia.
  • A nominal trophy contested by England and Australia in other sports, especially rugby league.
  • A series of such test matches.

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