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sandalwood in Tagalog

apalit

/ˈsandəlwʊd/

sandalwood in Tagalog: apalit. In English, sandalwood means any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.

Tagalog words for sandalwood

any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
apalit

English meaning of sandalwood

  1. noun Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
  2. noun The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.

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Questions about sandalwood in Tagalog

What is the meaning of sandalwood in Tagalog?
Sandalwood in Tagalog is apalit.
Ano ang sandalwood sa Tagalog?
Sandalwood: apalit.
What does sandalwood mean in English?
Sandalwood means any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.

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