Sarsaparilla: meaning, definitions and examples
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sarsaparilla
[ หsษหrspษหrษชlษ ]
beverage, plant
Sarsaparilla is a carbonated soft drink that is flavored with the extract of the sarsaparilla vine, often combined with other flavors such as sassafras or root beer. It is also a term used to refer to the plant itself. Traditionally, sarsaparilla is believed to have medicinal properties and was commonly used in the past for various ailments.
Synonyms
herbal tonic, root beer, soft drink.
Examples of usage
- I ordered a sarsaparilla at the diner.
- The herbalist recommended sarsaparilla for my cold.
- Sarsaparilla has a unique, sweet flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "sarsaparilla" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sarsaparilha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคธเคพเคชเคฐเคฟเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sarsaparilla
๐ฎ๐ฉ sarsaparilla
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะฟะฐัะธะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ sarsaparilla
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใซใตใใชใฉ
๐ซ๐ท sarsaparille
๐ช๐ธ sarsaparilla
๐น๐ท sarsaparilla
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฅด์ฌํ๋ฆด๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุฑุณุงุจุงุฑููุง
๐จ๐ฟ sarsaparilla
๐ธ๐ฐ sarsaparilla
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ่จๅธ้ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sarsaparilla
๐ฎ๐ธ sarsaparilla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะฟะฐัะธะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarsaparilla
๐ฒ๐ฝ sarsaparilla
Etymology
The term 'sarsaparilla' is derived from the Spanish word 'zarzaparrilla,' which means 'bramble vine.' This, in turn, comes from the combination of two words: 'zarza' (bramble) and 'parra' (vine). The name initially referred to the Smilax plant, which was known for its aromatic roots. Indigenous peoples in the Americas used sarsaparilla for its medicinal properties long before European colonization. By the 19th century, sarsaparilla became widely popular in Europe and North America, particularly as a flavoring agent in beverages and medicinal tonics. Sarsaparilla drinks gained prominence as a refreshing soft drink resembling root beer, contributing to its enduring popularity.