sassafras

Meanings

• noun

  A large deciduous tree or shrub, native to North America, having almond-shaped leaves and producing a fragrant oil used in flavoring.

  - "The sassafras tree is a common sight in the southern United States."
  - "Sassafras tea is known for its distinctive flavor and aroma."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sassafras
saratoga , casserole , moccasin

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Variants

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sassafras , sassafrases

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Etymology

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The name sassafras comes from the Choctaw word 'sasfasfet' meaning 'the essence of this tree' or 'the root of the tree'.

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Trivia

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1. Sassafras was once used as a substitute for saffron in cooking.

2. The sassafras tree is also known for its beautiful fall foliage, which ranges from red to yellow to orange.

3. The root bark of the sassafras tree was once used as a substitute for quinine in the production of tonic water.

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Related Concepts

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1. sassafras oil: A volatile oil extracted from the bark and roots of the sassafras tree, used as a flavoring in food and as a medicinal agent.

2. sassafras tea: A tea made from the roots of the sassafras tree, known for its distinctive flavor and aroma.

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Culture

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Sassafras has been used for various purposes since ancient times by Native American tribes. It was used as a medicinal plant, a food source, and for making tea. Sassafras tea was a popular beverage during the colonial era and was even used as a substitute for coffee and chocolate. In modern times, sassafras oil is used as a flavoring in various foods, particularly in Cajun and Creole cuisine.

How to Memorize "sassafras"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and size of the sassafras tree. Imagine its almond-shaped leaves and the fragrant oil it produces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word sassafras with the flavor of Cajun and Creole cuisine, or with the aroma of a campfire in the southern United States.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word sassafras with the word 'savor', as both words begin with the same letter and have similar meanings.

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