Sandarac (Noun)
Meaning 1
A brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient cathedral's roof was made of sandarac, a durable and fragrant wood prized for its beauty and longevity.
- The carpenter carefully selected the finest sandarac planks for the construction of the new church's vaulted ceiling.
- In the old city, the scent of sandarac wafted through the air, a reminder of the traditional craftsmanship that had gone into building its historic landmarks.
- The restoration team worked tirelessly to repair the sandarac beams that had been damaged in the fire, using traditional techniques to preserve the historic structure.
- The sandarac wood used in the construction of the mosque had been imported from North Africa, where it was highly valued for its durability and fragrance.