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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

soap plant

Etymology

From soap + root.

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