Noun: sandalwood tree
- Parasitic tree of Indonesia and Malaysia having fragrant close-grained yellowish heartwood with insect repelling properties and used, e.g., for making chests
"Sandalwood tree oil is prized in perfumery";
- true sandalwood, Santalum album
Derived forms: sandalwood trees
Type of: tree
Part of: genus Santalum, Santalum
Encyclopedia: Sandalwood tree