sandalwood
The origin and history of sandalwood.
Etymology
The "sandal" part traces back through Arabic and Persian to Sanskrit candana ("sandalwood") — an entirely different root from the footwear word "sandal."
The origin and history of sandalwood.
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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