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- [kam-fer]
- /ˈkæm fər/
- /kˌamfɔːrˈeɪʃəs/
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- [kam-fer]
- /ˈkæm fər/
Definitions of camphoraceous word
- adjective camphoraceous similar to camphor 3
- noun camphoraceous a whitish, translucent, crystalline, pleasant-odored terpene ketone, C 10 H 16 O, obtained from the camphor tree, used chiefly in the manufacture of celluloid and in medicine as a counter-irritant for infections and in the treatment of pain and itching. 1
- noun camphoraceous any substance having medicinal or aromatic characteristics similar to those of camphor. 1
- noun camphoraceous Of, relating to, similar to, or containing camphor. 1
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Origin of camphoraceous
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; < Medieval Latin, New Latin camphora ≪ Arabic kāfūr < Malay kapur chalk, lime, camphor; replacing Middle English caumfre < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin
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Parts of speech for Camphoraceous
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camphoraceous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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adjective camphoraceous
- musky — of or like musk, as an odor: a musky perfume.
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