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sanders

(also sanderswood)
Definition of sanders

noun

[mass noun]
  • the timber of the red sandalwood, from which a red dye is obtained.
    • This timber is obtained from Pterocarpus santalinus, family Leguminosae

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French sandre, variant of sandle 'sandalwood'

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