noun
- Plural of agarwood; fragrant resinous wood from certain tropical trees, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage: Also called oud or eaglewood; Primarily used in contexts of luxury goods, aromatics, and traditional Asian medicine
Examples
- The perfumer sourced rare agallochs from Southeast Asia for the exclusive fragrance line.
- Agallochs have been valued in Middle Eastern and Asian cultures for centuries.
- The incense burned slowly, releasing the rich scent of agallochs throughout the temple.
- High-quality agallochs can cost thousands of dollars per kilogram.
- Traditional medicine practitioners use agallochs in remedies for various ailments.