I. ˈam-bər 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
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : consisting of amber
2. : resembling amber ; especially : having the color amber