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Definition of camphor

camphor

/ˈkæm.fɚ/
cam · phor
Plural:camphors
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Adjective:camphoric
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camphor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A white, volatile, crystalline compound with a strong, penetrating odor, historically obtained from the wood of the camphor tree and widely used in topical pain relievers, cold remedies, insect repellents, and the manufacture of certain plastics.

Example

"She placed a small block of camphor in the wooden chest to keep moths away from her winter sweaters."

• Rhymes for camphor

• Nearby Words

campanula
campaspe
camper
camphor
campinas
campion
campsis

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Middle English, via Old French 'camphre' and medieval Latin 'camphora', ultimately deriving from Arabic 'kāfūr' and Malay 'kapur', meaning 'chalk' or 'camphor'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Camphor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/camphor
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