sandarac tree meaning

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sandarac tree (noun): large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes.

Definition of sandarac tree

  1. large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes

    Synonyms: sandarac, Tetraclinis articulata, Callitris quadrivalvis

    Type of: cypress

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