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- [sas-puh-ril-uh, sahr-suh-puh-, sahr-spuh-]
- /ˌsæs pəˈrɪl ə, ˌsɑr sə pə-, ˌsɑr spə-/
- /ˌsɑː.spəˈrɪl.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sas-puh-ril-uh, sahr-suh-puh-, sahr-spuh-]
- /ˌsæs pəˈrɪl ə, ˌsɑr sə pə-, ˌsɑr spə-/
Definitions of sarsaparilla word
- noun sarsaparilla any of various climbing or trailing tropical American plants belonging to the genus Smilax, of the lily family, having alternate leaves, umbels of flowers, and a root that has been used in the treatment of psoriasis. 1
- noun sarsaparilla the root. 1
- noun sarsaparilla an extract or other preparation made of this root. 1
- noun sarsaparilla a soft drink flavored with an extract of this root, as root beer. 1
- noun sarsaparilla drink made with plant root 1
- noun sarsaparilla any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having large aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves: family Smilacaceae 0
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Origin of sarsaparilla
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Spanish zarzaparrilla, equivalent to zarza bush + parrilla (parr(a) vine + -illa diminutive suffix)
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Parts of speech for Sarsaparilla
noun
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sarsaparilla popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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