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| sas·sa·fras [ sássə fràss ] (plural sas·sa·fras) |
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1. N American tree: a deciduous tree with aromatic bark, lobed leaves, and small bluish fruits. Native to: eastern North America. Latin name Sassafras albidum.
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2. flavored bark: the dried root bark of the sassafras tree. Use: flavoring, perfumes, medicines.
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| [Late 16th century. < Spanish sasafrás] |
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