lakawood

English

Etymology

Calque of Malay kayu laka.

Noun

lakawood (uncountable)

  1. A reddish aromatic heartwood obtained from various plants and used as incense in China, India and South East Asia. It was also historically used as a dye and in medicine.
    Synonym: cayolaque
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