A fragrant wood, also known as agarwood or aloeswood, prized for use in perfumes and incense.
From 'aga' (variant of 'agarwood') combined with 'wood'. This English term refers to the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees found in Southeast Asia, which produces a valuable aromatic oil when infected with a specific mold.
Agarwood is so rare and expensive it's sometimes called 'liquid gold' — a single kilogram can cost thousands of dollars! The fungus that creates the fragrant resin is like nature's own perfume factory, and this demand has led to serious conservation concerns in wild Aquilaria trees.
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