Associations to the word «Cascara»

Wiktionary

CASCARA, noun. A North American buckthorn, Rhamnus purshiana, whose bark is used as a laxative
CASCARA SAGRADA, noun. The bark of the California buckthorn (Rhamnus purshiana), used as a mild cathartic or laxative.

Dictionary definition

CASCARA, noun. Dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative.

Wise words

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Alexander Pope