sassafras

• Sustantivo que designa un árbol de la familia de las lauráceas, originario del este de Norteamérica, conocido por su madera quebradiza y sus hojas y corteza aromáticas, de las que se extrae el aceite de sasafrás; también se refiere a la corteza seca de la raíz de este árbol.

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.

1. Tree speciesB2formalamerican

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

   Sasafrás (árbol)

   • 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.

   Sinónimossassafras tree

2. B2formalamerican

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

   Corteza de la raíz de sasafrás

   • 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.