Santalum: meaning, definitions and examples

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Santalum

 

[ หˆsรฆn.tษ™.lษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Santalum is a genus of trees and shrubs known commonly as sandalwoods. These plants are famous for their aromatic heartwood, which is used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine. The most well-known species is Santalum album, or Indian sandalwood, prized for its highly fragrant oil.

Synonyms

aromatic plant, sandalwood, wood

Examples of usage

  • The essential oil of Santalum is often used in aromatherapy.
  • Santalum trees are cultivated in various parts of the world for their valuable wood.
  • In many cultures, Santalum is revered for its spiritual significance.

Translations

Translations of the word "Santalum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรขndalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคคเคพเคฒเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sandelholz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sandal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะฝะดะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sandalowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒณใƒ€ใƒซใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท santal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกndalo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sandal aฤŸacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ๋‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงู†ุชุงู„ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ santal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ santal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆช€้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sandalovina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sandali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะดะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sandal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรกndalo

Etymology

The term 'Santalum' originates from the Latin word 'santalum', which refers to sandalwood, a term derived from the Sanskrit word 'chandana'. Santalum species have been known for centuries for their fragrant wood and oil, used in various traditional practices. The use of sandalwood dates back to ancient societies in India, where it was highly valued not only for its pleasing aroma but also its medicinal properties. The genus name 'Santalum' was assigned in the 18th century as part of the scientific classification of plants. Due to overharvesting and habitat loss, some Santalum species are now considered endangered, which has led to increased conservation efforts in recent years.