[lik-wid-am-ber, lik-wid-am-] 
| 1. | any tree of the genus Liquidambar, including the sweet gum. |
| 2. | the fragrant, yellowish, balsamic liquid exuded by this tree, used in medicine. Compare storax (def. 2). |
| liq·uid·am·bar (lĭk'wĭd-ām'bər) n. Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Liquidambar, such as the sweet gum. [New Latin, genus name : Latin liquidus, liquid; see liquid + Medieval Latin ambar, amber; see amber.] |
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