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sandalwood Synonyms

Another word for sandalwood

Choosing another word for sandalwood depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The heavily scented, yellowish heartwood of a tropical Asian tree, highly valued for carving, making incense, and extracting essential oils.

Usage Example

"The temple was filled with the rich, earthy fragrance of burning santal."

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santal
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sandal
chandan

• noun (Context 2)

An essential oil or perfume obtained from the wood of the sandalwood tree, featuring a distinctive warm, woody, and sweet aroma.

Usage Example

"She applied a drop of pure santal to her wrists as a natural, grounding perfume."

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santal

• noun (Context 3)

A widely cultivated tropical evergreen tree of the genus Santalum, native to India and Southeast Asia, known for its parasitic roots and fragrant wood.

Usage Example

"Due to centuries of over-harvesting, mature Indian sandal is now heavily protected by conservation laws."

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sandal
chandan

• Nearby Words

sand viper
sandal
sandaled
sandalwood
sandbag
sandbank
sandbar

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sandalwood. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sandalwood
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