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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Powdered sassafras leaves used to thicken and season soups, stews, and gumbos.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Louisiana French, from French, past participle of filer, to spin thread (from its effect when added to hot liquids), from Old French; see file.]
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