noun🔗ShareAny of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands."The artisan carved a beautiful box from fragrant sandalwood. "plantmaterialnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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."The carpenter used sandalwood for the intricate carvings on the family's new chest. "materialsubstanceplantnaturechemistryindustryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
