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sandalwood

The correct spelling is sandalwood.

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noun

IPA: /ˈsandəlwʊd/

Say it like: San-dal-woo-d

The correct spelling is sandalwood. Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.

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noun

  1. 1.Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
  2. 2.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.

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