Pich·u·rim bean Bot. The seed of a Brazilian lauraceous tree (Nectandra Puchury) of a taste and smell between those of nutmeg and of sassafras, -- sometimes used medicinally. Called also sassafras nut.
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Sas·sa·fras n. 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 Novae Zelandiae).
Sassafras nut. See Pichurim bean.
Swamp sassafras, the sweet bay (Magnolia glauca). See Magnolia.
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