amberina

noun

am·​ber·​i·​na ˌam-bə-ˈrē-nə How to pronounce amberina (audio)
: a late 19th century American clear glassware of a graduated color that shades from ruby to amber

Word History

Etymology

from Amberina, a trademark

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amberina was in 1883

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Cite this Entry

“Amberina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amberina. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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