English Explanatory Dictionary

lakawood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reddish aromatic heartwood obtained from various plants and used as incense in China, India and South East Asia. It was also historically used as a dye and in medicine.

Word forms

lakawood

Etymology

Calque of Malay kayu laka.

Synonyms

cayolaque
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