sandalwood
IPA: sændˈæɫwʊd
noun
- Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
- 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.
- (informal) The Kannada film industry located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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Examples of "sandalwood" in Sentences
- From Lifau, they expanded and grew sandalwood.
- In the forests, sandalwood is cut down for trade.
- Sandalwood Road is a reminder of the town's past.
- The forests provided sandalwood and medicinal plants.
- Karnataka is the only exporter of sandalwood in the country.
- Chandanapally literally means the abode of sandalwood trees.
- Most of the world's sandalwood oil is produced in Karnataka.
- Sandalwood and patchouli notes are in the fragrance's drydown.
- Agarwood and sandalwood are the two most important ingredients.
- During the festival, the tomb is washed with sandalwood and rose water.
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