Red Sandalwood (Noun)
Meaning 1
East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental.
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Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Hard durable wood of red sandalwood trees (Pterocarpus santalinus); prized for cabinetwork.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully selected a plank of red sandalwood for the intricate carvings on the wooden cabinet.
- Red sandalwood is highly valued for its beautiful grain and fine texture, making it ideal for high-end furniture.
- The artisan spent hours polishing the red sandalwood panel to bring out its rich, reddish-brown color.
- Due to over-harvesting, red sandalwood has become a rare and expensive commodity in the woodworking industry.
- The antique chest was crafted from a single piece of red sandalwood, its surface adorned with delicate inlays and carvings.
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Meaning 3
Tree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.