noun
- An aromatic resinous substance obtained from the wood and bark of the camphor tree, used in medicine, perfume, and as an insect repellent.
Usage: archaic or variant spelling of 'camphor'; primarily historical or literary usage
Examples
- The old apothecary stored camphire in glass bottles to preserve its potent aroma.
- Medieval physicians prescribed camphire as a remedy for various ailments.
- The trunk was lined with camphire to protect the stored linens from moths.
- In historical texts, camphire is mentioned as a valuable trade commodity from the East.