Sandalwood Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic tree of Indonesia and Malaysia having fragrant close-grained yellowish heartwood with insect repelling properties and used, e.g., for making chests.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The distinctive fragrance of sandalwood tree permeates the entire forest, attracting many visitors to this region of Indonesia.
- Local craftsmen have long prized the wood of the sandalwood tree for its beauty and natural resistance to insects.
- Sandalwood tree is a highly valued resource in Malaysia, where it is used to create intricately carved decorative items.
- The sandalwood tree's unique properties make it an ideal material for building chests and other containers that require protection from pests.
- In traditional medicine, the heartwood of the sandalwood tree is used to treat a variety of ailments, from skin conditions to respiratory problems.