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palo santo
[ pal-oh san-toh ]
noun
- a South American tree, Bulnesia sarmienti, of the caltrop family, yielding a fragrant essential oil.
- a tropical American tree, Triplaris americana, of the buckwheat family, having large leaves and showy red female flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of palo santo1
From Latin American Spanish: literally, “holy wood”
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