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Amber

Definition: A yellowish translucent resin resembling copal, found as a
fossil in alluvial soils, with beds of lignite, or on the seashore in
many places. It takes a fine polish, and is used for pipe mouthpieces,
beads, etc., and as a basis for a fine varnish. By friction, it becomes
strongly electric.

Amber

Definition: Amber color, or anything amber-colored; a clear light
yellow; as, the amber of the sky.

Amber

Definition: Ambergris.

Amber

Definition: The balsam, liquidambar.

Amber

Definition: Consisting of amber; made of amber.

Amber

Definition: Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored.

Amber

Definition: To scent or flavor with ambergris; as, ambered wine.

Amber

Definition: To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly.