[ ˌlɪkwɪd'ambə ]
■ noun
1》 a North American or Asian tree with maple-like leaves. [Genus Liquidambar : several species.]
2》 liquid balsam obtained from the ~ tree, used medicinally and in perfume.
Origin
C16: mod. L., appar. formed irregularly from L. liquidus 'liquid' + med. L. ambar 'amber'.