camphorwood
Moth-repelling lumber
Camphorwood is the aromatic timber of the camphor tree, native to East Asia.
The wood contains camphor oil, giving it a distinctive medicinal scent and natural resistance to insects—prized for chests, closets, and storage furniture where moths are unwanted: a camphorwood trunk for storing woolens.
Sawn wood for building
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- sawmillLog-to-board factory
- forestryManaging wooded land
- loggingRecording system events
grain · veneer · plank · beam · millwork · durable · rot-resistant · subtropical
Emitting pleasant smell
- resinousContaining plant sap
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- medicinalHaving healing properties
balsamic · volatile · essence · incense · perfumed · herbal · refreshing · balmy
Ribcage region or strongbox
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
heirloom · sideboard · credenza · joinery · bookcase · traditional · rosewood · coffer
Pest-deterrent storage pellets
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- protectionGuarding against harm
- closetBuilt-in storage chamber
storage · preservation · garments · woolens · linens · clothing · sachet · lavender
Craft of building with lumber
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- chiselEdged carving implement
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
whittling · figurine · relief · bas-relief · inlay · ornamentation · fretwork · gouge
lumber
Sawn wood for building
logging · grain · veneer · plank · beam · millwork · durable · rot-resistant · subtropical · plantation
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
medicinal · balsamic · volatile · essence · incense · perfumed · herbal · refreshing · balmy · olfactory
chest
Ribcage region or strongbox
lacquer · heirloom · sideboard · credenza · joinery · bookcase · traditional · rosewood · coffer · hope chest
mothballs
Pest-deterrent storage pellets
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- protectionGuarding against harm
closet · storage · preservation · garments · woolens · linens · clothing · sachet · lavender · preventive
woodwork
Craft of building with lumber
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- chiselEdged carving implement
sculpture · whittling · figurine · relief · bas-relief · inlay · ornamentation · fretwork · gouge · mallet