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Definition of Genus smilax
1. Noun. Sometimes placed in Smilacaceae.
Exact synonyms: Smilax
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Sarsaparilla, Briar, Brier, Bullbrier, Catbrier, Greenbrier, Horse Brier, Horse-brier, Smilax Rotundifolia
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Sarsaparilla, Briar, Brier, Bullbrier, Catbrier, Greenbrier, Horse Brier, Horse-brier, Smilax Rotundifolia
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Smilax
Literary usage of Genus smilax
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1892)
"The typical genus ( Smilax ) is, from an economical point of view, the most
important of the tribe. Over 200 species are included in the sub-order, ..."
2. The English Cyclopaedia by Charles Knight (1867)
"... which belongs to the present genus. Smilax is characterised by having a 6-leaved
corol-like perianth, with six stamens inserted into their base ..."
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