Definition of Sassafras

1. Noun. Yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America.

Exact synonyms: Sassafras Albidum, Sassafras Tree
Generic synonyms: Laurel
Group relationships: Genus Sassafras
Terms within: Sassafras Oil

2. Noun. Dried root bark of the sassafras tree.

Definition of Sassafras

1. n. An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.

Definition of Sassafras

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Medical Definition of Sassafras

1. An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste. 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. Origin: F. Sassafras (cf. It. Sassafrasso, sassafras, Sp. Sasafras, salsafras, salsifrax, salsifragia, saxifragia), fr. L. Saxifraga saxofrage. See Saxifrage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sassafras

sasin
sasine
sasines
sasins
saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
saskatoon
saskatoons
Sasquatch
sasquatches
sass
sassabies
sassaby
sassabye
sassafras (current term)
sassafras (current term)
sassafrases
Sassafras albidum
sassafras laurel
sassafras oil
sassafras tree
sasse
sassed
Sassenach
sasses
sassier
sassies
sassiest
sassily
sassiness

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