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a⋅gal⋅loch

  [uh-gal-uhk, ag-uh-lok]
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–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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