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agalwood

a·gal·loch
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-gal-uh k, ag-uh-lok]
    • /əˈgæl ək, ˈæg əˌlɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
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