smilax

smīlax acis, f

, σμῖλαξ, bindweed, withwind. —Persou., a girl who was transformed to smilax, O.

smilax
smīlax, ăcis, f., = σμῖλαξ. I Bindweed , withwind , rough smilax : Smilax aspera, Linn.; Plin. 1...

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Smilax
·noun A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native...

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