"camphory" meaning in All languages combined

See camphory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more camphory [comparative], most camphory [superlative]
Etymology: From camphor + -y. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|camphor|-y}} camphor + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} camphory (comparative more camphory, superlative most camphory)
  1. Smelling of camphor; having a smell resembling that of camphor.
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