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Definition of Smilax

1. Noun. Sometimes placed in Smilacaceae.

2. Noun. Fragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration.

Definition of Smilax

1. n. A genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a prickly woody stem; green brier, or cat brier. The rootstocks of certain species are the source of the medicine called sarsaparilla.

Definition of Smilax

1. a twining plant [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Smilax

1. A genus of perennial climbing plants, usually with a prickly woody stem; green brier, or cat brier. The rootstocks of certain species are the source of the medicine called sarsaparilla. A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. Origin: L, bindweed, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smilax

smidgen smidgens smidgeon smidgeons smidges smidgin smidgins smiercase smiercases smight

smighting smights Smilacaceae smilacin smilax (current term) smilax (current term) smilaxes Smilax aspera Smilax rotundifolia smile

smile smiled Smiledon Smiledon californicus smileful smileless smiler smilers smiles smilet

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