AMBER


Meaning of AMBER in English

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

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