Bahasa Melayu
kapur
English
camphor
A fragrant substance used in medicine, perfumes, and some products.
كاڤور
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menyimpan kapur barus dalam almari baju.
He keeps camphor in the clothes cupboard.
Bau kapur barus itu sangat kuat.
The smell of camphor is very strong.
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What does “camphor” mean in Malay?
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kapur barus
Use kapur barus for the fragrant substance camphor.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berkapur
- to contain chalk or lime
- mengapurkan
- to whitewash; to coat with lime
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