noun
- A fragrant, resinous wood from certain tropical trees, especially Aquilaria species, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage: Also called oud or oudh in some contexts.; Highly valued in Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.
Examples
- Agarwood is one of the most expensive woods in the world.
- The incense burned slowly, releasing the rich scent of agarwood.
- Perfumers prize agarwood for its deep, complex fragrance.
- Traditional medicine practitioners have used agarwood for centuries.
- The agarwood tree produces its valuable resin only under certain stress conditions.