Meanings
nounred sanders (uncountable)
- uncountableA tree of species Pterocarpus santalinus or its reddish heartwood, highly valued in woodworking, and used as a dye as well as a traditional herbal medicine.
Synonyms & antonyms
nountree of India and East Indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a dyewood
Similar
red sandalwoodred sanderswoodred saundersPterocarpus santalinus
Broader
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APA
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Chicago
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