n.
Pronunciation: ' am-b ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ambre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin ambra, from Arabic 'anbar ambergris
Date: 14th century
1 : a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (as beads)
2 : a variable color averaging a dark orange yellow