† diˈamber Pharm. Obs.
Also diambre, diambar.
[a. F. diambre, in med.L. diambra: see dia-2 and amber.]
An old stomachic and cordial containing ambergris, musk, and other aromatics.
1558–68 Warde tr. Alexis' Secr. 10 a, He made her also eate the confection of Diambre. 1608 Middleton Mad World iii. ii, Mixed in a stone or glass mortar with the spirit of diamber. |