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Agalloch

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a⋅gal⋅loch

[uh-gal-uhk, 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.


Origin:
1625–35; < LL agallochon < Gk agállochon (altered by influence of agállein to decorate); ult. of Dravidian orig.; see eaglewood
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