noun
- a fragrant dark resinous wood obtained from a tropical Asian tree, used in incense and perfume
Usage: also called agarwood or oud; highly valued in traditional medicine and aromatherapy
Examples
- Eaglewood incense has been burned in temples for centuries.
- The fragrance of eaglewood is warm and woody with sweet undertones.
- Eaglewood oil is one of the most expensive essential oils in the world.
- Traditional perfumers prize eaglewood for its complex scent profile.
- The tree that produces eaglewood grows in Southeast Asia and India.