Sandalwood

Definitions

1. The Kannada film industry located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
   informal
2. Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
   countable, uncountable
3. 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.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“You ſhall put⟳ in a little bag the Powder of Sandalwood with the aforeſaid well-ſcenting Spices, and heart-ſtrengthening Powders, and lay⟳ it warm upon the left breaſt.”

“The branches of the white cedar will keep⟳ off moths when placed amongst clothes or furs. Boxes of red cedar (cedar of Lebanon) will do the same, as also sandalwood.”

“Sandalwood is a favorite cosmetic with Burmese ladies.”

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