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ambery

am·ber
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-ber]
    • /ˈæm bər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-ber]
    • /ˈæm bər/

Definitions of ambery word

  • adjective ambery of, relating to or resembling amber 3
  • noun ambery a pale yellow, sometimes reddish or brownish, fossil resin of vegetable origin, translucent, brittle, and capable of gaining a negative electrical charge by friction and of being an excellent insulator: used for making jewelry and other ornamental articles. 1
  • noun ambery the yellowish-brown color of resin. 1
  • adjective ambery of the color of amber; yellowish-brown: amber fields of grain. 1
  • adjective ambery made of amber: amber earrings. 1
  • noun ambery Like or resembling amber. 1

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Origin of ambery

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ambre < Old French < Medieval Latin ambra < Arabic ʿanbar ambergris; confusion of the dissimilar substances perhaps because both were rare, valuable, and found on seacoasts

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Parts of speech for Ambery

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ambery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ambery usage trend in Literature

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