Andoke

/ænˈdoʊk/ noun

Definition

A tropical South American tree that produces a fragrant wood used in woodworking and perfumery.

Etymology

From a Tupi or other indigenous Amazonian language. The word entered European languages through Portuguese traders and naturalists exploring South America in the colonial period.

Kelly Says

Andoke wood is so aromatic that carvers working with it often get headaches from the powerful natural oils—it's like nature's own perfume factory embedded in the tree itself.

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