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camphor Synonyms

Another word for camphor

Choosing another word for camphor depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A white or transparent, waxy, crystalline compound with a strong, pungent aroma, originally distilled from the wood of the camphor laurel and used in topical medicines, liniments, insect repellents, and plastics.

Usage Example

"She stored the antique woolen blankets in a wooden chest lined with blocks of gum camphor to keep moths away."

Strongest
gum camphor

• noun (Context 2)

A large, aromatic evergreen tree (Cinnamomum camphora) of the laurel family Lauraceae, native to East Asia and cultivated for its timber, shade, and volatile essential oil.

Usage Example

"The park's central avenue is shaded by ancient camphor tree trees whose crushed leaves release a distinct medicinal scent."

Strongest
camphor tree
camphor laurel
camphorwood

• verb (Context 3)

To treat, impregnate, or scent a substance or fabric with camphor.

Usage Example

"The apothecary carefully camphored the ointment to give it a soothing, cooling effect on sore muscles."

Strongest
camphorate

• Nearby Words

camper
campfire
campground
camphor
camping
campion
campout

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Camphor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/camphor
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