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. See eaglewood
   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

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

From Project Gutenberg

Ea′gle-wood, another name for agalloch or calambac; Spread′-ea′gle (see Spread).

From Project Gutenberg