English Explanatory Dictionary

palo santo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medium-sized deciduous tree indigenous to the tropical dry forests of Central and South America, Bursera graveolens or Gonopterodendron sarmientoi, known for its sweet scent.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑloʊ ˈsɑntəʊ/

Word forms

palo santo palo santos palos santos

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish palo santo.

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