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Webster 1913 Edition


Soaproot

Soap′rootˊ

,
Noun.
(Bot.)
A perennial herb (
Gypsophila Struthium
) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.

Definition 2024


soaproot

soaproot

English

Noun

soaproot (plural soaproots)

  1. A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium) whose root was formerly used as a substitute for soap.