sandalwood in French
sandalwood in French is santal, bois de santal — sandalwood means a tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood.
sandalwood in French
santal
Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
santal
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.
bois de santal
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.
What does "sandalwood" mean?
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noun A tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood.
"Sandalwood trees are slow-growing, which is part of why the wood is so expensive."
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noun The aromatic wood of this tree, used in carving, perfume, and incense.
"The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning sandalwood."
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sandalwood in a sentence
- Sandalwood trees are slow-growing, which is part of why the wood is so expensive.
- The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning sandalwood.
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What is "sandalwood" in French?
"sandalwood" in French is santal, bois de santal. sandalwood means: A tropical tree valued for its fragrant, fine-grained heartwood.
How do you use "sandalwood" in a sentence?
Example: "Sandalwood trees are slow-growing, which is part of why the wood is so expensive." In French, "sandalwood" is santal, bois de santal.
Are there other ways to say "sandalwood" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sandalwood": santal, bois de santal.
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