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May 27, 2012
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sas•sa•fras



Pronunciation: (sas'u-fras"), [key]
—n.
1. an American tree, Sassafras albidum, of the laurel family, having egg-shaped leaves and long clusters of greenish-yellow flowers.
2. the aromatic bark of its root, used medicinally and esp. for flavoring beverages, confectionery, etc.

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