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ambroid

|am-broid|

C2

/ˈæm.brɔɪd/

synthetic amber

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ambroid' originates from the word 'amber,' combined with the suffix '-oid,' which means 'resembling or like.'

Historical Evolution

'amber' transformed into 'ambroid' to describe a material resembling amber.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'resembling amber,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a synthetic resin made by heating and compressing celluloid, often used as an amber substitute.

The jeweler used ambroid to create a replica of the ancient amber necklace.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/11 06:06