camphor ice


noun

a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions.

Origin of camphor ice

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example sentences from the Web for camphor ice

  • Charlotte unbendingly smoothed out a bit of tin-foil and wrapped the piece of camphor-ice in it.

    Shadows of Flames |Amelie Rives

British Dictionary definitions for camphor ice

camphor ice

noun

an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin