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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The bourbon is aromatic and complex on the nose, featuring sandalwood, coconut shell, and vanilla.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
The vanilla, sandalwood, and almond milk create this creamy, sophisticated base that elevates GUAVA GRANITA beyond just another fruit bomb.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
The bourbon is aromatic and complex on the nose, featuring sandalwood, coconut shell, and vanilla.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The fragrance features a blend of Australian pink pepper, French lavender, American cedarwood, and New Caledonia sandalwood.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Sandalwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandalwood. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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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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