red sandalwood

noun

1. sandalwood3

Word History and Origins

Origin of red sandalwood¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Fe Ocan, a deep red blend of gum arabic, roses, white copal, red sandalwood and amber, “encourages love in all forms.”

From Los Angeles Times

In 2016, a decorative folding screen fashioned from red sandalwood sold at an auction in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing for a record price of $23 million.

From Los Angeles Times

If you want it to be red, color with red sandalwood.

From Time

Preliminary murder and kidnapping charges have been filed against police in India's Andhra Pradesh state after the killing of at least 20 suspected red sandalwood smugglers last week.

From BBC

“My husband had no idea that red sandalwood smugglers were involved,” said Selvi, who uses only one name, in a television interview.

From New York Times