camphor ice
cam·phor ice
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kam-fer ahys]
- /ˈkæm fər aɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kam-fer ahys]
- /ˈkæm fər aɪs/
Definitions of camphor ice words
- noun camphor ice an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin 3
- noun camphor ice an ointment made of white wax, camphor, spermaceti, and castor oil, used for dry, chapped skin 3
- noun camphor ice a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions. 1
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Origin of camphor ice
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Camphor ice
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camphor ice popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
camphor ice usage trend in Literature
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