n. 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.n. Amber color, or anything amber-colored; a clear light yellow.n. Ambergris.n. The balsam, liquidambar.adj. Consisting of amber; made of amber.adj. Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored.v. To scent or flavor with ambergris.v. To preserve in amber.