sassafras

/ˈsasəfɹas/

noun

  1. 1

    A tree of species Sassafras albidum of the eastern United States and Asia having mitten-shaped leaves and red, aromatic heartwood.

  2. 2

    A tree of any species in the genus Sassafras.

  3. 3

    The bark of the root of this plant, used for medicinal and (mostly historically) culinary purposes and formerly a main ingredient in root beer.

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