Meaning

Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax aspera, which have fragrant roots..

Definitions by Sense

1. Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax aspera, which have fragrant roots.
2. Dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots.
3. A beverage (soft drink) flavored with this root, such as root beer.
4. Any of several North American plants, of the genus Aralia, having umbels and small white flowers.
5. An American vine of species Nephroia diversifolia.

Example Sentences

“[…]If Cassidy goes around shooting their fingers off, how are they going to lift their sarsaparilla?” “Rustlers don't drink sarsaparilla,” came the reply, ending the conversation and throwing me back inside my twenty-yard line.

Many root teas taste delightful and the old American drink, sarsaparilla, was made on the lines of a decoction, while its pleasant taste was known by most of Victorian Britain.

Say, friend, you got any more of that good sarsaparilla?

Word Forms

• sarsaparillas
• sarsparilla
• sasaparilla
• sasparilla

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