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Topic: DRINK

Date: 1500-1600
Language: Spanish
Origin: zarzaparrilla, from zarza 'bush' + parrilla 'small vine'

sarsaparilla

 noun
     
sarsa‧pa‧ril‧la [uncountable]
DFD a sweet drink without alcohol, made from the root of the sassafras plant
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