Amber \Am"ber\, n. [OE. aumbre, F. ambre, Sp. ['a]mbar, and with the Ar. article, al['a]mbar, fr. Ar. 'anbar ambergris.]

1. (Min.) 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Amber \Am"ber\, a.

1. Consisting of amber; made of amber. ``Amber bracelets.'' --Shak.

2. Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored. ``The amber morn.'' --Tennyson.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Amber \Am"ber\, v. t. [p. p. & p. a. Ambered .]

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

2. To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)