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AGILAWOOD [1 record]

Record 1 2007-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The soft resinous wood of an East Indian tree (Aquilaria agallocha) of the family Thymelaeaceae that is burnt as a perfume by the Orientals.

OBS

eaglewood; aloeswood: These terms are also used when referring to the resinous wood obtained from other species of Aquilaria and from species Gyrinops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Bois résineux de l'espèce Aquilaria agallocha de la famille des Thymeleaceae, utilisé comme encens.

OBS

bois d'aigle; bois d'aloès: Ces termes désignent aussi les bois résineux provenant de plusieurs autres espèces d'Aquilaria et de Gyrinops.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
OBS

Producto recogido directamente de la planta Aquilaria agallocha.

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