cascarilla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A euphorbiaceous West Indian shrub (Croton eleuteria).
  2. The aromatic bark of this shrub, formerly used as a gentle tonic or mixed with tobacco for smoking.

Word forms

cascarilla cascarillas

Etymology

From Spanish cascarilla.

Derived words

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