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rosewood oil

American  

noun

  1. a fragrant oil extracted from the wood of a South American tree, Aniba rosaeodora, and used in the manufacture of perfumes.

Etymology

Origin of rosewood oil

First recorded in 1865–70

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“I use Brazilian rosewood oil,” Hoover said.

From Washington Times

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