soaproot

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noun

A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco.

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Meanings

nounsoaproot (plural soaproots)

plural soaproots

  1. Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.
    1. A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco.
    2. Plants of western North America of genus Chlorogalum.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
soap plant

Origin

From soap + root.

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APA

soaproot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soaproot

MLA

“soaproot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soaproot. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “soaproot,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soaproot.

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