noun🔗ShareAny of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots."The explorer hacked through the dense jungle, careful not to trip on the snaking vines of sarsaparilla. "plantnaturevegetabledrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots."My grandfather always ordered a sarsaparilla at the soda fountain after church. "plantdrinkfoodvegetablechemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA beverage (soft drink) flavored with this root, such as root beer."After mowing the lawn, Dad treated himself to a cold sarsaparilla. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of several North American plants, of the genus Aralia, having umbels and small white flowers."While hiking in the woods, we saw a patch of sarsaparilla with its distinctive umbels of small white flowers growing near the trail. "plantbiologyvegetablenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading