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🌳 A sandalwood tree 🪵 Fragrant wood
iliahi

iliahi

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A Hawaiian sandalwood tree with scented wood used for carving and ceremonies
  • noun
  • /ˈɪliˌɑːhi/
  • US
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  • During ceremonies, the scent of burning iliahi fills the air with a sweet aroma.

Examples

  • Artisans carve beautiful bowls and jewelry from the fragrant wood of the iliahi.

  • The iliahi was once abundant in Hawaiian forests but is now rare due to overharvesting.

  • The iliahi tree grows in the rich soil of Hawaii.

  • Many artisans use iliahi for their carvings.

  • The artisan carved a beautiful statue from the fragrant wood of the iliahi tree.

  • During the ceremony, they burned iliahi wood to create a soothing aroma.

  • Traditionally, Hawaiians used iliahi in various crafts, valuing its rich scent and quality.

Surface Forms

iliahi singular
iliahis plural

Etymology

Iliahi comes from Hawaiian and means 'sandalwood', the sweet-smelling tree of the islands. That's why iliahi refers to the Hawaiian sandalwood tree, a valued source of fragrant wood used in ceremonies and crafts.