agalloch

American  

[uh-gal-uhk, ag-uh-lok] / əˈgæl ək, ˈæg əˌlɒk /

noun

1. the fragrant, resinous wood of an East Indian tree, Aquilaria agallocha, of the mezereum family, used as incense in Asia.

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agalloch British  

/ əˈɡælək /

noun

1. another name for eaglewood

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Etymology

Origin of agalloch

First recorded in 1625–35; from Late Latin agallochon, from Greek agállochon (altered by influence of agállein “to decorate”); ultimately of Dravidian origin; see eaglewood

Example Sentences

The first thing the Agalloch frontman John Haughm does at the beginning of concerts is light incense at the foot of the stage.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2014

For almost two decades, Agalloch has been honing a naturalistic stripe of metal — thoroughly meditative, verging on yogic at times.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2014