sarsaparilla

• Substantivo que designa tanto uma planta trepadeira tropical americana de raízes aromáticas quanto o refrigerante feito com o extrato dessa raiz.

A noun referring either to a tropical American climbing plant with aromatic roots, or to a carbonated beverage flavored with an extract from that root.

1. Climbing plantC1formalscientific

   Any of several tropical American plants of the genus Smilax, known for their aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves.

   Planta trepadeira

   • Sarsaparilla vines are often found in tropical rainforests.
   • The roots of the sarsaparilla plant are used in traditional medicine.
   • Explorers brought sarsaparilla back to Europe for its reputed health benefits.

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2. Carbonated beverageB1informalamerican

   A fizzy drink flavored with an extract from sarsaparilla root, or sometimes with birch oil and sassafras.

   Sarsaparilha

   • He ordered a cold sarsaparilla at the old-fashioned soda fountain.
   • Sarsaparilla was a popular soft drink in the American Wild West.
   • The taste of sarsaparilla is similar to root beer but with a unique, earthy flavor.