red sandalwood

noun

1. sandalwood3

Word History and Origins

Origin of red sandalwood¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

San′talin, the colouring matter of red sandalwood; San′talum, the type genus of the sandalwood family.

From Project Gutenberg

They have been identified by critics with the red sandalwood of India.

From Project Gutenberg

Logwood is the coloured heartwood of Haematoxylon campechianum; red sandalwood of Pterocarpus santalinus.

From Project Gutenberg