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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salsiparilla, n. [e.m.E. salsa-pariglia (1582), salsaperilla (1621), var. of sarcaparilla, -parillia (1577), Span. zarzaparrilla.] Sarsaparilla. —16.. Admir. Ct. Form 66.
Salsiparilla. Root from the Indies pro lue veneria and vther uses in phisick
