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CAMPHORACEOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does camphoraceous mean?
• CAMPHORACEOUS (adjective)
The adjective CAMPHORACEOUS has 1 sense:
1. being or having the properties of camphor
Familiarity information: CAMPHORACEOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being or having the properties of camphor
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
camphoraceous odor
Pertainym:
camphor (a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment)
Derivation:
camphor (a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment)
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