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1. (n.) smilax
any plant of the genus Smilax, of the lily family, growing in tropical and temperate zones, consisting mostly of woody-stemmed vines.
2. smilax
a delicate, twining plant, Asparagus asparagoides, of the lily family, having glossy egg-shaped leaves: cultivated by florists.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L smīlax bindweed < Gk)
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1. (noun) Smilax, genus Smilax
sometimes placed in Smilacaceae
2. (noun) smilax, Asparagus asparagoides
fragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Smilax
a genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a prickly woody stem; green brier, or cat brier. The rootstocks of certain species are the source of the medicine called sarsaparilla
2. (noun) Smilax
a delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Smilax
A plant genus of the family SMILACACEAE. Members contain smiglasides (phenylpropanoid glycosides) and steroidal saponins. Commercially it is sometimes adulterated with HEMIDESMUS, which would affect experimental results.
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