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liquidambar
[ lik-wid-am-ber, lik-wid-am- ]
/ ˈlɪk wɪdˌæm bər, ˌlɪk wɪdˈæm- /
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noun
any tree of the genus Liquidambar, including the sweet gum.
the fragrant, yellowish, balsamic liquid exuded by this tree, used in medicine.Compare storax (def. 2).
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British Dictionary definitions for liquidambar
liquidambar
/ (ˌlɪkwɪdˈæmbə) /
noun
any deciduous tree of the hamamelidaceous genus Liquidambar, of Asia and North and Central America, with star-shaped leaves, and exuding a yellow aromatic balsamSee also sweet gum
the balsam of this tree, used in medicineSee also storax (def. 1)
Word Origin for liquidambar
C16: New Latin, from Latin liquidus liquid + Medieval Latin ambar amber
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