agalloch

[ uh-gal-uhk, ag-uh-lok ]

noun

1. the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in Asia.

agalloch

/ əˈɡælək /

noun

1. another name for eaglewood

Word History and Origins

Origin of agalloch¹

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin agallochon, from Greek agállochon (altered by influence of agállein “to decorate”); ultimately of Dravidian origin; eaglewood

Word History and Origins

Origin of agalloch¹

C17: from Greek agallokhon

Example Sentences

The first thing the Agalloch frontman John Haughm does at the beginning of concerts is light incense at the foot of the stage.

From New York Times

For almost two decades, Agalloch has been honing a naturalistic stripe of metal — thoroughly meditative, verging on yogic at times.

From New York Times

“The Serpent & the Sphere” is perhaps a notch off Agalloch’s peak: transcendent, darkly beautiful albums like “Ashes Against the Grain,” from 2006, and “Marrow of the Spirit,” from 2010.

From New York Times

Aloes: the fragrant resin of the agalloch or lign-aloe of Scripture.

From Project Gutenberg