aloeswood

/əˈloʊzʊwd/

Definitions

1. noun

a fragrant resinous wood from the heart of the sandalwood tree, used as a fixative and perfume base

“The perfumer carefully added a few drops of aloeswood to the fragrance blend.”

2. noun

a fragrant resinous wood from the heart of the agarwood tree

“The incense contained aloeswood, which released a soothing aroma in the meditation room.”

Synonyms

  • agarwood
  • sandalwood

Antonyms

  • inert
  • odorless