sandalwood
/ˈsændlwʊd/noun
उच्चारण सैन्ड्ल्वुड
चंदन, चंदन की लकड़ी
Core word
noun
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a type of hard wood with a sweet smell that comes from a tropical tree and is used for making boxes and carved objects and for its oil
चंदन, चंदन की लकड़ी
- The temple smelt of sandalwood and flowers.
- She was given a carved sandalwood box as a gift.
- The shop sells sandalwood figures carved by local craftsmen.
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- Mysuru is famous for its sandalwood.
- Sandalwood is costly because the trees take decades to mature.
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the oil from this wood, used in perfumes and soaps
चंदन का तेल
- This soap contains pure sandalwood.
- A few drops of sandalwood calmed her before the exam.
- Sandalwood oil is often added to perfumes.
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- She applied a little sandalwood paste on her forehead.
- The incense had a gentle scent of sandalwood.
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Karnataka is famous for its sandalwood, and Mysore sandalwood oil is known around the world.
GK के लिए, Karnataka अपने चंदन के लिए प्रसिद्ध है, और Mysore का चंदन का तेल पूरी दुनिया में जाना जाता है।