sandalwood

/ˌsændlˈwʊd/
/ˈsændəlwʊd/
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Definitions of sandalwood
  1. noun
    close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
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    type of:
    wood
    the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
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