Sarsaparilla: meaning, definitions and examples

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sarsaparilla

 

[ หŒsษ‘หrspษ™หˆrษชlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sarsaparilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคธเคพเคชเคฐเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐัะฐะฟะฐั€ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒซใ‚ตใƒ‘ใƒชใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sarsaparille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ฅด์‚ฌํŒ”๋ฆด๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฑุณุงุจุงุฑูŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™่จๅธ•้‡Œๆ‹‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัะฐะฟะฐั€ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒกแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsaparilla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,312 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.