Cascara
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cascara is a noun meaning A North American buckthorn (Frangula purshiana, syn. Rhamnus purshiana) whose bark is used as a laxative.
Meaning
A North American buckthorn (Frangula purshiana, syn. Rhamnus purshiana) whose bark is used as a laxative.
More Meanings
- A laxative drug or preparation based on this plant.
- Dried coffee cherry fruit used in teas and other drinks.
Example Sentences
"That's as bitter as a dose of cascara."
Word Forms
- cascaras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cascarilla, buckthorn, frangula, chittim, cassioberry, caskfruit.
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