LIQUIDAMBAR Definition & Meaning

liquidambar

[ lik-wid-am-ber, lik-wid-am- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 ).

liquidambar

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any deciduous tree of the hamamelidaceous genus Liquidambar, of Asia and North and Central America, with star-shaped leaves, and exuding a yellow aromatic balsam See also sweet gum
the balsam of this tree, used in medicine See also storax

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1590–1600; < New Latin: genus name. See liquid, amber

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C16: New Latin, from Latin liquidus liquid + Medieval Latin ambar amber

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In Melbourne, corellas have made a home in suburbs with large numbers of liquidambar trees, whose seeds they particularly like.

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The property is a treasure trove of trees including oak, redwoods, liquidambars, sycamores, evergreens, apple and citrus.

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The spiky seed pods from liquidambar trees also can be used for barriers.

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A liquidambar tree offers shade and semi-privacy in a newly created seating area lined with decomposed granite.

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Trees on the lot include plum, sugar maple, cherry blossoms and liquidambar.

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