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1. (n.) sarsaparilla
any of various tropical American vines of the genus Smilax, having serrated heart-shaped leaves.
2. sarsaparilla
the root of any of these vines.
3. sarsaparilla
an extract or other preparation made of this root.
4. sarsaparilla
a soft drink, as root beer, flavored with this extract.
Etymology: (1570–80; < Sp zarzaparrilla)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) sarsaparilla
any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
2. (noun) sarsaparilla
carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras
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1. (noun) sarsaparilla
any plant of several tropical American species of Smilax
2. (noun) sarsaparilla
the bitter mucilaginous roots of such plants, used in medicine and in sirups for soda, etc
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