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cascara.

A North American buckthorn (Frangula purshiana, syn. Rhamnus purshiana) whose bark is used as a laxative.

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Meaning & usage

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.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish cáscara (“bark" or "husk”).

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