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Camphire

Cam′phire

(kăm′fīr)
,
Noun.
An old spelling of
Camphor
.

Definition 2024


camphire

camphire

English

Noun

camphire (plural camphires)

  1. the fragrant henna flower (or plant): Lawsonia alba
    A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices (Song of Solomon 4:12-14, KJV)