Quassia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkwɒʃ(i)ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quassia is a noun meaning Any of several tropic trees, of the genus Quassia, having scarlet flowers.
Meaning
Any of several tropic trees, of the genus Quassia, having scarlet flowers.
More Meanings
- The bitter substance quassin extracted from its bark.
Word Forms
- quassias
Synonyms for quassia
Depending on context, synonyms include bitterwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bitterwood, stavewood, sassafras, sunquat, cassia, sassafrass.
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