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What is a sandalwood?

What is a sandalwood? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
  2. The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.
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In the February issue, Marayoor, known for its natural sandalwood forests and prehistoric rock paintings, is featured.
Items of rose and sandalwood gained popularity as ivory became a scarce raw material for carving.
It's a delicious blend of frankincense, marjoram, sandalwood and lavender that promotes a restful sleep.
For skin soothing benefits, try Roman or German chamomile, lavender, patchouli or sandalwood.
But after the felling of a sandalwood tree inside the GNP, the authorities have decided not to allow the mahout and the animal into the park.
They subsequently became known to sealers and traders in sandalwood, who, however, established no friendly relations with the natives.

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