Laurelia sempervirens

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. [1913 Webster]

{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}. [1913 Webster]