zarzaparrilla

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • (botany) sarsaparilla plant
  • sarsaparilla soft drink prepared with the root of this plant

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian zarza (bramble, blackberry, blackberry bush) + Spanish, Castilian parrilla (grill, little vine).

Origin

Spanish

parrilla

Gloss

grill, little vine

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