🌿Camphor

noun
/ˈkæm.fər/

Meaning

a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies

Example Sentences

The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.

Synonyms

cinnamomum camphora

Collocations

camphor oil, burning camphor, pure camphor, camphor tablets

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