Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Impregnated or treated with camphor.

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  • adjective Treated, or impregnated with camphor

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  • adjective impregnated with camphor

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Examples

  • John Brown's donkey's got an india-rubber tail, An 'he rubbed it with camphorated oil! followed by:

    THE NUMBERS 2010

  • No over-the top aquatics or camphorated woods or overdoses of “musk” here.

    Manly, Yes, But I like It Too: Sashka For Him Marina Geigert 2008

  • Then she bade take away the tables and they did so and fetched the lavatory gear; and they washed their hands, after which she ordered her women to bring the candlesticks, and they set on candelabra and candles therein of camphorated wax.

    The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006

  • No over-the top aquatics or camphorated woods or overdoses of “musk” here.

    Archive 2008-02-01 Marina Geigert 2008

  • They likewise indulge in chamomile tea and such – like compounds, and rub themselves on the slightest provocation with camphorated spirits and other lotions applicable to mumps, sore – throat, rheumatism, or lumbago.

    Sketches by Boz 2007

  • The shutters were closed and the drapes were drawn too, so the room, which smelled strongly of something like camphorated oil, was lit only by a lamp at the side of the bed.

    The Count's Blackmail Bargain Craven, Sara 2005

  • Apply camphorated oil or spirits on the chest and back and a eucalyptus ointment such as Vicks to give further relief.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • In between, rub camphorated oil, eucalyptus oil, or balm on the affected side of the chest or back.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • If the mediaeval Mrs. Burton liked to illuminate the day with lamps or camphorated tapers, that, he said, was her business; adding that the light of the sun was good enough for him.

    The Life of Sir Richard Burton 2003

  • I had a bit of camphorated bear grease in my saddlebag, but I was sure he wouldn't let me anoint him in public.

    The Fiery Cross Gabaldon, Diana 2001

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