| sassafras oil | |
| —n | |
| a clear volatile oil that is extracted from the root of the sassafras tree and contains camphor, pinene, and safrole | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |