Where does “smilax” come from?
smilax (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σμῖλαξ — holm oak; yew; smilax.
smilax (Latin): The greenbrier or sarsaparilla
Definitions
- The greenbrier or sarsaparilla
Ancestry of “smilax”, step by step
smilax traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek σμῖλαξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σμῖλαξ | holm oak; yew; smilax |
via Ancient Greek σμῖλᾰξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σμῖλᾰξ | holm oak (Quercus ilex) |