Sassafras
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsasəfɹas/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sassafras is a noun meaning (countable) A tree of any species in the genus Sassafras.
Meaning
(countable) A tree of any species in the genus Sassafras.
More Meanings
- (countable) A tree of species Sassafras albidum of the eastern United States and Asia having mitten-shaped leaves and red, aromatic heartwood.
- (uncountable) The bark of the root of this plant, used for medicinal and (mostly historically) culinary purposes and formerly a main ingredient in root beer.
Example Sentences
our allowance was somewhat bettered, by a daily proportion of Bisket, which the sailers would pilfer to sell, give, or exchange with us, for money, Saxefras, furres, or love.
Word Forms
- sassafrases
- sassafrass
Synonyms for sassafras
Depending on context, synonyms include cinnamonwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweetheart, saxefras, saxifrax, cinnamonwood, quassia, soapberry.
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