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agallochum
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agallochum, n. [Gr. a`ga`llochon, of Eastern origin: cf. Skr. aguru, Heb. pl. ahālīm.].
A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha ) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called also agalwood and aloes wood . The name is also given to some other species. [1913 Webster]
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