palo santo
noun
pa·lo san·to
ˌpalōˈsanˌtō,
ˌpälōˈsän-
: any of several South American trees esteemed locally for medicinal or other special properties
especially
: a tree (Bulnesia sarmienti) of the family Zygophyllaceae occurring in dry interior regions of Argentina and Paraguay and having a resinous heartwood used for incense see guaiac wood
Dictionary Entries Near palo santo
Cite this Entry
“Palo santo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palo%20santo. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share