0 a whitish substance with a strong smell, sometimes used in medicine --
1 a white substance with a strong smell which is used in medicine and to keep moths (= flying insects) away from clothes that are stored --
The bodies of their kings are embalmed with aloes and camphor.
Camphor placed in drawers or trunks will prevent mice from doing them injury.
Camphor has been used as a refreshing tonic in Eastern medicine.
As soon as death occurs the corpse is bathed, clothed and smeared with a mixture of powdered sandalwood, camphor and spices.
