ˈlikwə|dambə(r) noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin liquidus liquid + Medieval Latin ambar amber — more at liquid , amber
1.
a. capitalized : a genus of trees (family Hamamelidaceae) with small monoecious flowers and a globose fruit composed of many woody carpels — see sweet gum
b. -s : any tree of the genus Liquidambar
2. also liq·uid·am·ber “ : a storax or a resin from the sweet gum