Lexicon:Camphire
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| Term: | camphire |
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| References: | The Commodore, page 97 |
| Meaning: | An Old World plant (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family; also called henna. It was said to reduce perspiration and was used as a perfume. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
