sassafras
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2VERB + SASSAFRAS
like, plants
SASSAFRAS + NOUN
sarsaparilla, wintergreen
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A tree of species Sassafras albidum of the eastern United States and Asia having mitten-shaped leaves and red, aromatic heartwood.
A tree of any species in the genus Sassafras.
The bark of the root of this plant, used for medicinal and (mostly historically) culinary purposes and formerly a main ingredient in root beer.
our allowance was somewhat bettered, by a daily proportion of Bisket, which the sailers would pilfer to sell, give, or exchange with us, for money, Saxefras, furres, or love.
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A locality in Latrobe council area and the Meander Valley council area, northern Tasmania, Australia.
A locality in the City of Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges, Victoria, Australia.
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2our allowance was somewhat bettered, by a daily proportion of Bisket, which the sailers would pilfer to sell, give, or exchange with us, for money, Saxefras, furres, or love.
WiktionaryHe used flavorings from trees and plants like sassafras and sarsaparilla, wintergreen, birch bark, herbs and juniper berries.
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