Defn: A room formerly in the Czar's Summer Palace in Russia, which was richly decorated with walls and fixtures made from amber. The amber was removed by occupying German troops during the Second World War and has, as of 1997, never been recovered. The room is being recreated from old photographs by Russian artisans. PJC
AMBER SEED
Am"ber seed`.
Defn: Seed of the Hibiscus abelmoschus, somewhat resembling millet, brought from Egypt and the West Indies, and having a flavor like that of musk; musk seed. Chambers.
AMBER TREE
Am"ber tree`.
Defn: A species of Anthospermum, a shrub with evergreen leaves, which, when bruised, emit a fragrant odor.
AMBES-AS
Ambes"-as, n.
Defn: Ambs-ace. [Obs.] Chaucer.
AMBIDEXTER Am"bi*dex"ter, a. Etym: [LL., fr. L. ambo both + dexter right, dextra (sc. manus) the right hand.]
Defn: Using both hands with equal ease. Smollett.
AMBIDEXTER
Am`bi*dex"ter, n.