camphor Laurel . 1. m tree in the family Lauraceae, for 15-20 m of altitude, of very compact wood, persistent, alternate, entire, leathery leaves, small, white flowers, and fruit berries black pea size. It breeds in the Japan, China and other countries in Middle East, and its branches and roots camphor is removed by distillation. 2. m. Filip. Scarf with smell of camphor.