Definitions:

1. A genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees, known for their aromatic bark, leaves, and seeds. NOUN
   • The dried husks of Zanthoxylum seeds are ground into a spice used in various Asian cuisines.
2. A genus of plants in the family Rutaceae, commonly known as the prickly ash or toothache tree, known for their aromatic properties and various uses in cooking and traditional medicine. NOUN
   • The bark of the Zanthoxylum tree have been traditionally used to relieve toothache due to its numbing properties.
3. Deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to warm temperate and subtropical areas worldwide. NOUN
   • The thorny stems of Zanthoxylum plants make them easily recognizable in the wild.

Synonyms:

• pepperwood
• prickly ash
• szechuan pepper
• toothache tree