| agallochum | A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood. The name is also given to some other species. Origin: Gr, of Eastern origin: cf. Skr. Aguru, Heb. Pl. Ahalim. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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