sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
ˈsan-dᵊl-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the compact close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of a parasitic tree (Santalum album of the family Santalaceae, the sandalwood family) of southern Asia much used in ornamental carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
2
: any of various trees other than the sandalwood some of which yield dyewoods
also
: the fragrant wood of such a tree
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Always flirty and always a great gift, this one has top notes of fig, coconut water, and jasmine, bolstered by more rooting scents like sandalwood and cedarwood.
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—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
This cream prioritizes natural ingredients like sandalwood, rose, and black currant over chemical ones for a gentler formula.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Always flirty and always a great gift, this one has top notes of fig, coconut water, and jasmine, bolstered by more rooting scents like sandalwood and cedarwood.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Utopia transports you to the lush landscapes of Madagascar, offering a rich blend of pink pepper leaf, jasmine, and sandalwood that’s both grounding and invigorating.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
This cream prioritizes natural ingredients like sandalwood, rose, and black currant over chemical ones for a gentler formula.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Sandalwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandalwood. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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sandalwood
noun
san·dal·wood
-ˌwu̇d
: the close-grained fragrant yellowish wood of an Asian tree often used in carving and cabinetwork
also
: the tree that yields this wood
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