/euh gal"euhk, ag"euh lok'/ , n.
the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in the Orient. Also called agallochum /euh gal"euh keuhm/ , agalwood /ag"euhl wood'/ , agilawood, aloes, aloeswood, eaglewood, lignaloes .
[ 1625-35; agallochon agállochon (altered by influence of agállein to decorate); ult. of Dravidian orig.; see EAGLEWOOD ]