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a⋅gal⋅loch
[uh-gal-uh
k, ag-uh-lok] 
–noun
| the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in the Orient. |
Also called a⋅gal⋅lo⋅chum [uh-gal-uh-kuhm] , ag⋅al⋅wood [ag-uhl-wood] , agilawood, aloes, aloeswood, eaglewood, lignaloes.
[uh-gal-uh-kuhm] , ag⋅al⋅wood [ag-uhl-wood] , agilawood, aloes, aloeswood, eaglewood, lignaloes. Origin:
1625–35; < LL agallochon < Gk agállochon (altered by influence of agállein to decorate); ult. of Dravidian orig.; see eaglewood
1625–35; < LL agallochon < Gk agállochon (altered by influence of agállein to decorate); ult. of Dravidian orig.; see eaglewood
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Agalloch
Ag"al*loch\, Agallochum \A*gal"lo*chum\, n. [Gr. ?, of Eastern origin: cf. Skr. aguru, Heb. pl. ah[=a]l[=i]m.] A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood. The name is also given to some other species.
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