sassafras

/sæsəfræs/

Definitions

1. noun

a deciduous tree of North America having aromatic bark and leaves that are mitten-shaped and highly aromatic

“The park featured a beautiful sassafras tree with its distinctive mitten-shaped leaves.”

Synonyms

  • sassafras root
  • sassafras tree

Antonyms

  • non-aromatic tree
  • odorless plant