Agarwood
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Agarwood is a noun meaning Heartwood from trees of genus Aquilaria, especially Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. A. agallocha), infected with mold (Phialophora parasitica), which produce a protective aromatic resin in response to this infection.
Meaning
Heartwood from trees of genus Aquilaria, especially Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. A. agallocha), infected with mold (Phialophora parasitica), which produce a protective aromatic resin in response to this infection.
Word Forms
- agarwoods
Synonyms for agarwood
Depending on context, synonyms include agalloch, agallochum, agalwood, aloewood, aloeswood, aloes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agalwood, agalloch, aloes, aquilawood, aloe, agar.
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