Definition of "zitan" []

• The wood of Pterocarpus santalinus, the red sandalwood tree (noun)

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• "A table made in zitan carved to look like gnarled branches of a plum tree could be read as just another bit of trickery."
• "Made of a precious Asian hardwood called zitan, the throne is embellished with 10 dragons."
• "Courtesy of China Guardian Auctions Co. Ltd. Chinese buyers are turning again to zitan wood, shown in this chair."