Sassafras (Noun)
Meaning 1
Yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The roots and trunk of the sassafras tree are typically used to make sassafras oil, a natural remedy for various ailments.
- In traditional medicine, sassafras bark and roots have been used to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive issues and skin problems.
- The sassafras tree, known for its mitten-shaped leaves and distinctive aroma, can grow up to 100 feet tall in ideal conditions.
- In many parts of the eastern United States, sassafras trees are common along roadsides and in open woodlands.
- Early American colonists prized sassafras for its timber, using the wood to make furniture, boats, and other essential items.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Dried root bark of the sassafras tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.