palo santo

[ pal-oh san-toh ]
/ ˈpæl oʊ ˈsæn toʊ /

noun

a South American tree, Bulnesia sarmienti, of the caltrop family, yielding a fragrant essential oil.
a tropical American tree, Triplaris americana, of the buckwheat family, having large leaves and showy red female flowers.

Origin of palo santo

< American Spanish: literally, holy wood