Kampor (en. Camphor)

kam-pɔr

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant containing aromatic compounds used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.
Camphor is used in making ointments for body ailments.
Ginagamit ang kampor sa paggawa ng mga ointment para sa mga sakit ng katawan.
A white crystal derived from the wood of the camphor tree and often used in medicines.
Medicinal products with camphor are usually fragrant and provide relief.
Ang mga panggamot na may kampor ay karaniwang mabango at nakakapagbigay ng ginhawa.
A substance used in making insect repellents and pain relievers.
Camphor is known as an effective insect repellent.
Ang kampor ay kilala bilang mabisang pangkontra sa mga insekto.

Etymology

Chinese word 'camphora'

Common Phrases and Expressions

camphor oil
Oil containing camphor used for various medicinal purposes.
kampor na langis
pain reliever
Products containing camphor that provide relief from body aches.
pampaginhawa ng sakit

Related Words

kambur
A type of plant with an aromatic scent.
kambur

Slang Meanings

relative without blood relation
The people in the barangay are like kampor, even if we're not related, we're still like family.
Yung mga tao sa barangay, parang mga kampor lang, kahit di tayo related, parang pamilya na rin.
person who is very close
That person is my kampor, that's why we always hang out together.
Kampor ko yan, kaya lagi kaming magkasama sa mga lakad.