soaproot en · NOUN
Etymology
From soap + root.
Meanings
- Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap. ▸ A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco.
- Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap. ▸ Plants of western North America of genus Chlorogalum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| soaproots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |