HyperDic: sassafras

English > 2 senses of the word sassafras:
NOUNplantsassafras, sassafras tree, Sassafras albidumyellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark
foodsassafrasdried root bark of the sassafras tree
sassafras > pronunciation
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English > sassafras: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningyellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America.
Synonymssassafras tree, Sassafras albidum
Member ofgenus SassafrasA genus of sassafras
Partssassafrasdried root bark of the sassafras tree
BroaderlaurelAny of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
Substancessassafras oiloil from root bark of sassafras trees
Spanishsasafrás, sassafras
Catalansassafràs
English > sassafras: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningdried root bark of the sassafras tree.
Part ofsassafras, sassafras tree, Sassafras albidumyellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark
Broaderflavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoningSomething added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
Spanishsasafrás
Catalansassafràs

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