What does soapberry mean?
Definitions for soapberry
ˈsoʊpˌbɛr i, -bə risoap·ber·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
soapberry, soapberry treenoun
a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin
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soapberrynoun
Any woody plant of the genus Sapindus, which is eponymous of the Sapindaceae family
Most soapberries are tropical.
soapberrynoun
The fruit of such a plant, especially of the tree Sapindus saponaria
Soapberries are rich enough in saponin to be used as soap substitute, hence their name.
Etymology: : the fleshy part of the fruit was used in washing linen.
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soapberry
Soapberry is a term referring to any member of the Sapindus genus, a group of shrubs and small trees that are native to warm temperate and tropical regions. The fruit from these plants are commonly known as soapberries due to the high saponin content that can produce a soapy lather when mixed with water. These fruits are often used as a natural, eco-friendly alternative to laundry detergent.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of soapberry in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of soapberry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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