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ambrosine

noun
am·​bro·​sine | \ -ˌzēn\
plural -s

Definition of ambrosine

: a resinous hydrocarbon mineral that is a variety of amber

First Known Use of ambrosine

1870, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ambrosine

amb(er) + -rosine (alteration of rosin)

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