Sassafras (noun)

1. A tree or shrub of the genus Sassafras, native to eastern North America, having aromatic leaves and bark.
2. A tree or shrub that is native to eastern North America that has leaves that are used to make a tea, and an oil that is used in perfumes and soaps.

Origin:

From french sassafras, from spanish sasafrás, from arabic صِصَافَرَاس‎ (ṣiṣāfrās, "sassafras"), from persian سَشَشَافَرَاس‎ (saššāfrās).

Examples:

1. Sassafras is a tree or shrub that is native to eastern North America.
2. The leaves and bark of the sassafras tree are used to make a tea.
3. Sassafras oil is used in perfumes and soaps.
4. Sassafras is known for its distinct aroma and flavor.
5. The sassafras tree can grow up to 60 feet tall.