n. [ Cf. F. laurine. ] (Chem.) A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Laurin + -ol. ] (Chem.) Ordinary camphor; -- so called in allusion to the family name (Lauraceæ) of the camphor trees. See Camphor. [ 1913 Webster ]