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[びゃく()·だん()]
byakudan
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

byakudan

English Meaning(s) for 白檀

noun
  1. Indian sandalwood (Santalum album); white sandalwood

Definition and Synonyms for 白檀

Sandalwood close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood
Synonyms: 白檀
Sandalwood has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork
Synonyms: 白檀

Meanings for each kanji in 白檀

» white
» cedar; sandlewood; spindle tree

Categories 白檀 is a member of

Wood the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
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