Definition of sarsaparillas:
(n) :
A beverage (soft drink) flavored with this root, such as root beer.
(n) :
Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax aspera, which have fragrant roots.
(n) :
Dried roots of these plants, or a flavoring material extracted from these roots.
(n) :
Any of several North American plants, of the genus Aralia, having umbels and small white flowers.
(n) :
An American vine of species Nephroia diversifolia.