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

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

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