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Sassafras

n.
  1. An American tree of the Laurel family (Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.
    2. Australian sassafras ,
    a lofty tree (Doryophora Sassafras) with aromatic bark and leaves.
    Chilian sassafras ,
    an aromatic tree (Laurelia sempervirens).
    New Zealand sassafras ,
    a similar tree (Laurelia Novæ Zelandiæ).
    Sassafras nut .
    See Pichurim bean.
    Swamp sassafras ,
    the sweet bay (Magnolia glauca). See Magnolia.