agilawood

[ ag-uh-luh-wood ]

noun

1. agalloch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agilawood¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; agila (from Portuguese aguila; eaglewood ) + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Aloes-wood, Eagle-wood, or Agilawood, the inner portion of the trunk of Aquilāria ovāta and A. Agallŏchum, forest trees belonging to the ord.

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