English Explanatory Dictionary

cascara

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A North American buckthorn (Frangula purshiana, syn. Rhamnus purshiana) whose bark is used as a laxative.
  2. A laxative drug or preparation based on this plant.
  3. Dried coffee cherry fruit used in teas and other drinks.

Word forms

cascara cascaras

Etymology

From Spanish cáscara (“bark" or "husk”).

Derived words

cascara amarga cascara sagrada
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