01 n. An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.
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An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Australian sassafras —
a lofty tree (Doryophora Sassafras) with aromatic bark and leaves.
Chilian sassafras —
an aromatic tree (Laurelia sempervirens).
New Zealand sassafras —
a similar tree (Laurelia Novae Zelandiae).
Sassafras nut —
See Pichurim bean.
Swamp sassafras —
the sweet bay (Magnolia glauca). See Magnolia.