SANDALWOOD


Meaning of SANDALWOOD in English

■ noun

1》 the fragrant wood of an Indian or SE Asian tree.

↘perfume or incense derived from ~.

2》 the tree yielding ~. [ Santalum album ( white ~ ) and other species.]

Origin

C16: sandal from med. L. sandalum (based on Sanskrit candana ) + wood .

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