An archaic spelling or variant of gamboge, a yellowish resin used as a pigment and laxative.
Variant spelling of 'gamboge,' derived from Cambodia where the resin-producing tree originates. The spelling 'camboge' reflects an older or alternative transliteration.
Gamboge (or camboge) was a famous yellow pigment that artists used for centuries, but it also worked as medicine! One substance, two completely different uses—only in history is that possible.
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