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The word "amber" can be traced back to the Arabic word "عنبر" ('anbar), which originally referred to a fragrant substance derived from the sperm whale. However, the term was later extended to include the fossilized resin and gemstone.
The name "amber" is believed to have evolved through the following stages:
In some languages, the word "amber" is still used to refer to both the whale secretion and the fossil resin, while in other languages, the two meanings have become distinct.
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