Transcription
-
- 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
Information block about the term
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
Historical Comparancy
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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with ag
- Words starting with aga
- Words starting with agal
- Words starting with agalw
- Words starting with agalwo
- Words starting with agalwoo
- Words starting with agalwood