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camphor

Pronunciation: /ˈkamfə/
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Definition of camphor

noun

[mass noun]
  • a white volatile crystalline substance with an aromatic smell and bitter taste, occurring in certain essential oils.
    • A terpenoid ketone; chemical formula: C10H17O

Derivatives

camphoric

Pronunciation: /-ˈfɒrɪk/
adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French camphore or medieval Latin camphora, from Arabic kāfūr, via Malay from Sanskrit karpūra

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Definition of camphor in the US English dictionary