Definition of Amber

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Definition of Amber

Amber

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

Ambergris.

The balsam, liquidambar.

Consisting of amber; made of amber.

Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored.

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

To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly.

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Amber Quotations

Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why.
Kurt Vonnegut

I didn't expect to be doing a whole bunch of Amber Browns. And because it was just one book, and the father had moved away, I didn't realize I was going to have to deal more with shared custody, divorce and all those issues.
Paula Danziger

I don't think Amber taped Scott or testified for money, but the opportunity certainly presented itself. It makes me a bit uncomfortable, but at least she never sold the story before trial to the tabloids.
Catherine Crier

The evening sings in a voice of amber, the dawn is surely coming.
Al Stewart

I quite agree with you. The sun is not kind. God should use a rose amber spot.
Dewitt Bodeen

Amber Translations

amber in French is ambre
amber in German is Bernstein, amber
amber in Latin is lacrima Heliandum

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