sandalwood tree

/ˌsændlˈwʊd tri/

Other forms: sandalwood trees

Definitions of sandalwood tree

1. noun

   parasitic tree of Indonesia and Malaysia having fragrant close-grained yellowish heartwood with insect repelling properties and used, e.g., for making chests
   synonyms: Santalum album, true sandalwood

   type of:

   tree

   a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms