esmiláceo , a . ( Of the lat. )( smilax , sarsaparilla, and -áceo ). 1. adj. Bot. It is said of herbs or shrubs belonging to the family of Liliaceae, of leaves are alternate, seated, petiolate or envainadoras, small and often replaced by thorny filiform ramos, little notable flowers, fruit in Berry and as a result of creeping Rhizome; e.g., the sharp, asparagus and sarsaparilla. U t. c. s.