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Cinnamomum camphora

Cinnamomum camphora

9.8
A large evergreen tree from East Asia whose wood gives camphor used in medicine and industry
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Camphor is obtained by distilling the wood of Cinnamomum camphora trees.

Examples

  • Camphor is a key component derived from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora and is utilized in medicinal preparations.

  • In southern China, the Cinnamomum camphora can grow up to 40 meters tall.

  • The oil extracted from Cinnamomum camphora is used in traditional medicine and as a flavoring agent.

  • The Cinnamomum camphora tree can grow up to 30 meters tall.

  • Many people use Cinnamomum camphora oil for its therapeutic properties.

  • The oil extracted from Cinnamomum camphora is commonly used in aromatherapy and herbal remedies.

  • In southern China, the Cinnamomum camphora tree, with its tall stature, is often found in local parks.

Synonyms

camphor tree
vsCinnamomum camphora
7.3

A large evergreen tree from East Asia with strong, spicy-smelling wood that people use for medicine and oil

is the formal scientific name for the same species

Surface Forms

Cinnamomum camphora singular
Cinnamomum camphoras plural

Morphology

Cinnamomum + camphora

This is a Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Cinnamomum' (aromatic trees) with the epithet 'camphora' which refers to camphor; taken together the components point to the camphor-producing tree. However, the form is a scientific name and 'camphora' is not a common English word, so while a learner who recognizes both parts could infer the meaning, the relation is not fully transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The plant name Cinnamomum camphora comes from two old words: Cinnamomum, from 'cinnamon', and camphora, from 'camphor'. That's why the name points to a large evergreen tree that smells spicy and gives the substance 'camphor'.