Camphor

kam′for, n. a solid e ential oil, mostly obtained from the camphor laurel of India, China, and Japan, having a peculiar hot aromatic taste and a pleasant smell.— adj. Camphorā′ceo us , like camphor.— v.t. Cam′phorate , to impregnate with camphor.— adjs. Cam′phorate , Camphor′ic , pertaining to camphor. [Fr. camphre —Low L. camphor a —Malay kapur , chalk.]