The word 'amber' is originally from Arabic 'anbar'

'Amber' is a word borrowed from Arabic 'anbar'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

amber [noun] [14th century]

• a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental...
• a variable color averaging a dark orange yellow

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note: As in alhambra - the amber (fort)
Etymology: Middle English 'ambre' from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin 'ambra' from Arabic 'ʽanbar' ambergris

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