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sar·sa·pa·ril·la \ˌsa]s(ə)pəˈrilə, ˌsaa] also ˌsär] or ˌsȧ] or ̷ ̷]ˈsprilə or -relə, dial with f instead of p\ noun (-s) Etymology: Spanish zarzaparrilla, from zarza bush + parrilla, diminutive of parra vine 1. a. : any of various Mexican, Central American, or So. American plants of the genus Smilax (as S. officinalis, S. papyracea, and S. aristolochiaefolia) b. : the dried roots of a sarsaparilla plant used as a flavoring or olfactory agent in the form of an infusion, extract, or syrup 2. : any of various plants resembling or used as a substitute for sarsaparilla — see indian sarsaparilla, wild sarsaparilla 3. : a sweetened carbonated beverage similar to root beer with the predominant flavor from birch oil and sassafras |