The Collaborative International Dictionary
New Zealand sassafras
Sassafras \Sas"sa*fras\, n. [F. sassafras (cf. It. sassafrasso, sassafras, Sp. sasafras, salsafras, salsifrax, salsifragia, saxifragia), fr. L. saxifraga saxifrage. See Saxifrage.] (Bot.) An American tree of the Laurel family ( Sassafras officinale); also, the bark of the roots, which has an aromatic smell and taste.
Australian sassafras, a lofty tree ( Doryophora Sassafras) with aromatic bark and leaves.
Chilian sassafras, an aromatic tree ( Laurelia sempervirens).
New Zealand sassafras, a similar tree ( Laurelia Nov[ae] Zelandi[ae]).
Sassafras nut. See Pichurim bean.
Swamp sassafras, the sweet bay ( Magnolia glauca). See Magnolia.