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

Derived forms: sandalwood trees

Type of: tree

Part of: genus Santalum, Santalum

Encyclopedia: Sandalwood tree