noun Download 🔗Share Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands. Examples : "The artisan carved a beautiful box from fragrant sandalwood. " plant material nature biology environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The carpenter used sandalwood for the intricate carvings on the family's new chest. " material substance plant nature chemistry industry item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading