noun
- Plural of agarwood; fragrant resinous wood from certain tropical trees, used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Also called oud or oudh in some contexts
Examples
- Agarwoods are highly valued in the perfume industry for their rich, complex scent.
- The merchant imported agarwoods from Southeast Asia to sell to luxury fragrance makers.
- Agarwoods have been used in traditional medicine for centuries across Asia.
- The price of agarwoods has increased significantly due to overharvesting and conservation efforts.
- Incense made from agarwoods is burned in temples and homes throughout the Middle East and Asia.
- Collectors seek rare agarwoods for their distinctive aromatic properties.