sandalwood
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Noun — A tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood.
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Etymology
The "sandal" part traces back through Arabic and Persian to Sanskrit candana ("sandalwood") — an entirely different root from the footwear word "sandal."
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What does “sandalwood” mean?
The word “sandalwood” means a tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood. In plain terms, a fragrant tropical wood prized for perfume, incense, and carving.
How do you pronounce “sandalwood”?
“Sandalwood” is pronounced SANDUHL-wuud (/ˈsandəlwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandalwood” in a sentence?
Here is “sandalwood” used in a sentence: “Sandalwood trees are slow-growing, which is part of why the wood is so expensive.”
What part of speech is “sandalwood”?
“Sandalwood” is a noun.
Where does the word “sandalwood” come from?
The word “sandalwood” comes from Arabic. The "sandal" part traces back through Arabic and Persian to Sanskrit candana ("sandalwood") — an entirely different root from the footwear word "sandal.".
How many meanings does “sandalwood” have?
“Sandalwood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood.