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- [uh-gal-uh k, ag-uh-lok]
- /əˈgæl ək, ˈæg əˌlɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-gal-uh k, ag-uh-lok]
- /əˈgæl ək, ˈæg əˌlɒk/
Definitions of agalloch word
- noun agalloch the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in Asia. 1
- noun agalloch The soft, aromatic, resinous wood of Aquilaria malaccensis (formerly Aquilaria agallocha). 1
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Origin of agalloch
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Late Latin agallochon < Greek agállochon (altered by influence of agállein to decorate); ultimately of Dravidian orig.; see eaglewood
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Parts of speech for Agalloch
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agalloch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- agalloch from which of this oak?
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