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Agarwood vs Sandalwood - What's the difference?

agarwood | sandalwood |

As a noun agarwood

is a type of heartwood from aquilaria trees, created when the trees become infected with mold and begin to produce an aromatic resin in response to this attack.

As a proper noun sandalwood is

(lb) the kannada film industry located in bangalore, karnataka, india.

agarwood

English

Noun

(-)
  • A type of heartwood from Aquilaria trees, created when the trees become infected with mold and begin to produce an aromatic resin in response to this attack.

    • Synonyms

    * agalloch, (agilawood), aloeswood, eaglewood, (gaharu), (jinko), oud

    See also

    * (wikipedia "agarwood")

    sandalwood

    English

    (wikipedia sandalwood)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum , native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * Sandalwood