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sandalwood

 

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Noun sandalwood has 1 sense
  1. sandalwood - close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect-repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
    --1 is a kind of
    wood
    --1 is a substance of sandalwood tree, true sandalwood, Santalum album

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Sandalwood

Definition: Sandalwood is a fragrant yellowish wood from several species of trees belonging to the genus Santalum, native to Southeast Asia. It is highly valued for its distinctive aroma and is used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicines.

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Noun

Sense: Fragrant Wood

Example: The sandalwood has a delicate and soothing scent that is often used in the production of premium perfumes.

Sense: Tree Species

Example: The Santalum album is one of the most sought-after species of sandalwood due to its exceptional quality and scarcity.

Sense: Traditional Medicine

Example: Ayurvedic practitioners commonly use sandalwood to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive disorders.

Adjective

Sense: Relating to Sandalwood

Example: The sandalwood oil is known for its therapeutic properties, making it a popular choice in aromatherapy.

Sense: Fragrant

Example: The air was filled with the sweet, sandalwood aroma as the incense stick burned slowly.

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