SANTALUM ALBUM
\sˈantaləm ˈalbəm], \sˈantaləm ˈalbəm], \s_ˈa_n_t_a_l_ə_m ˈa_l_b_ə_m]\
Definitions of SANTALUM ALBUM
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parasitic tree of Indonesia and Malaysia having fragrant close-grained yellowish heartwood with insect-repelling properties and used, e.g., for making chests
By Princeton University
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