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There are 2 meanings of the word
Quassia.
Quassia - as a noun
A bitter compound used as an insecticide and tonic and vermifuge; extracted from the wood and bark of trees of the genera quassia and picrasma
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organic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Handsome south american shrub or small tree having bright scarlet flowers and yielding a valuable fine-grained yellowish wood; yields the bitter drug quassia from its wood and bark
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitterwoodquassia amaraExample Sentences
"The bark of quassia is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues."
"Quassia can be made into a bitter tonic called quassia amara."
"The quassia extract is often used as an ingredient in herbal teas."
"Some people use quassia as an insecticide to repel garden pests."
"The active compounds in quassia have potential anti-inflammatory properties."
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Is QUASSIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quassia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUASSIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is QUASSIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quassia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordQUASSIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
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Valid WordQUASSIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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