Etymology

palo santo

Today it means: A medium-sized deciduous tree indigenous to the tropical dry forests of Central and South America, Bursera graveolens or Gonopterodendron sarmientoi, known for its sweet scent. Full definition →

Spanish palo santo
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  1. Spanish · borrowed frompalo santo
  2. English todaypalo santo

Borrowed from Spanish palo santo.

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