Meaning of sarsaparilla in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌsɑrs(ə)pəˈrɪlə/

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  1. Noun

    sarsaparilla

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Spanish zarzaparilla, from zarza‘bramble’ + a diminutive of parra‘vine’

    Definitions

    1. any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
  2. 2. carbonated drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root or with birch oil and sassafras

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