'aloeswood' originates from the Middle English word 'aloes,' which was derived from the Latin 'aloë,' referring to the aloe plant, combined with 'wood' to describe the fragrant wood.

'aloes' transformed from the Latin 'aloë' and combined with 'wood' in Middle English to form 'aloeswood.'

Initially, it referred to the aloe plant, but over time it evolved to describe the fragrant wood used in incense and perfumes.