soaptree yucca en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A desert shrub with long, pointed leaves and white flowers native to southwestern North America from southern Arizona to western Texas and northern Mexico, Yucca elata, used by American Indians for soap, due to its high saponin content, and fiber.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| soaptree yuccas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |