liquidambar

• Substantiv, das den Baum der Gattung Liquidambar bezeichnet oder das wohlriechende Harz, das aus dem Amerikanischen Amberbaum gewonnen wird.

A noun referring to a tree of the genus Liquidambar, or the aromatic exudate obtained from the sweet gum tree.

1. Aromatic resinC1formal

   A fragrant, sticky substance obtained from the sweet gum tree, used in perfumes and traditional medicine.

   Aromatisches Harz

   • Liquidambar is often used as a fixative in high-end perfumes.
   • The ancient Egyptians used liquidambar in their embalming processes.
   • This resin, known as liquidambar, has a sweet, balsamic scent.

   Synonymestoraxstyrax

2. Tree speciesC1formal

   Any tree belonging to the genus Liquidambar, known for its star-shaped leaves and colorful autumn foliage.

   Amberbaum

   • The liquidambar tree in our yard turns a brilliant red in the fall.
   • Liquidambar styraciflua is commonly known as the American sweetgum.
   • These liquidambar trees are native to North America and Asia.