sassafras

A noun referring to a yellowwood tree native to eastern North America, known for its brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark, which is the source of sassafras oil; also refers to the dried root bark of this tree.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Baum aus der Familie der Lorbeergewächse bezeichnet, der im östlichen Nordamerika wächst und für sein brüchiges Holz sowie seine aromatischen Blätter und seine Rinde bekannt ist, aus denen Sassafrasöl gewonnen wird; bezeichnet auch die getrocknete Wurzelrinde dieses Baumes.

1. Tree species B2 formal american

   A deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its aromatic bark and leaves, and brittle wood.

   • The sassafras tree is easily identified by its mitten-shaped leaves.
   • Sassafras trees grow abundantly in the forests of the eastern United States.
   • The wood of the sassafras is brittle and often used for fence posts.

   🇩🇪Sassafras

   Synonyme: sassafras tree

2. Dried root bark B2 formal american

   The dried root bark of the sassafras tree, historically used to make tea and as a flavoring agent.

   • Sassafras root bark was a key ingredient in traditional root beer.
   • The dried root bark of sassafras has a distinct, sweet aroma.
   • Herbalists once used sassafras root bark for its medicinal properties.

   🇩🇪Getrocknete Wurzelrinde

• sassafrases plural form
• sassafrases' possessive plural form
• sassafras's possessive singular form