red sandalwood

American  

noun

1. sandalwood3

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Etymology

Origin of red sandalwood

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Fe Ocan, a deep red blend of gum arabic, roses, white copal, red sandalwood and amber, “encourages love in all forms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2022

If you want it to be red, color with red sandalwood.

From Time • Dec. 22, 2016

Taking a red sandalwood box from the shelf, he drew from it a smaller box made of the same material.

From The Guardian • Mar. 22, 2010

“This one is made of red sandalwood and dates to the Qing dynasty. It’s our finest piece.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

They have been identified by critics with the red sandalwood of India.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various