Associations to the word «Sandalwood»

Wiktionary

SANDALWOOD, noun. Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
SANDALWOOD, noun. The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.
SANDALWOOD, proper noun. (informal) The Kannada film industry located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Dictionary definition

SANDALWOOD, noun. Close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork.

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