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- US Pronunciation
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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 agalwood word
- noun agalwood a soft, resinous wood of the Asain tree Aquilaria malaccensis, known for its aromatic qualities, and used in incense 3
- noun agalwood the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in Asia. 1
- noun agalwood Alternative form of agarwood. 0
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Origin of agalwood
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 Agalwood
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agalwood 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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