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Etymology of the English word liquidambar

the English word liquidambar
derived from the Latin word liquidambar
derived from the Latin word liquidus (clear, limpid, pure)
derived from the Latin word liquere (be in molten, liquid state; be clear to a person; it is proven, guilt is established; [non ~ => not proven as a verdict)
derived from the Medieval Latin word ambar
derived from the Arabic word `anbar

Date

The earliest known usage of liquidambar in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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