Sandalwood (noun)

1. A fragrant, heavy, yellowish-red heartwood used in perfumery, incense and carved articles.
2. A small evergreen tree or shrub that produces this wood, native to India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

Origin:

The word sandalwood is derived from the hindi word "chandan" and the english word "wood".

Examples:

1. Sandalwood is one of the most expensive woods in the world, used in perfumes, incense and other luxury goods.
2. The sandalwood oil is extracted from the heartwood of the tree and used in perfumes and cosmetics.
3. The sandalwood tree is grown mainly in India and Sri Lanka, and is considered sacred in Hinduism.
4. The sandalwood scent is said to have a calming and grounding effect on the mind.
5. Sandalwood is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for its cooling and soothing properties.