'New Zealand sassafras' definitions:

Definition of 'New Zealand sassafras'

From: GCIDE
  • 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 Novae Zelandiae}).
  • Sassafras nut. See Pichurim bean.
  • Swamp sassafras, the sweet bay (Magnolia glauca). See Magnolia. [1913 Webster]