Definitions for soapwort
ˈsoʊpˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrtsoap·wort

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1. soapwort, hedge pink, bouncing Bet, bouncing Bess, Saponaria officinalisnoun

   plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised

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1. soapwortnoun

   Any perennial herb of the genus Saponaria.

2. Etymology: from the soapy matter formed when the leaves are agitated in water.

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1. Soapwortnoun

   Is a species of campion. Philip Miller

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1. soapwort

   Saponaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to Lychnis and Silene, being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to Gypsophila, but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped.The most familiar species might be common soapwort (S. officinalis), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name Saponaria derives from the Latin sapo ("soap") and -aria ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, S. officinalis, has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by soaking the leaves in water. This soap is still used to clean delicate antique tapestries.Saponaria species are eaten by the larvae of some butterflies and moths, including the Lychnis and Coleophora saponariella, which is exclusive to the genus.

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1. soapwort

   Soapwort refers to a genus of plants, Saponaria, known for their high sapponin content which creates a soapy lather when mixed with water. The most common species are Saponaria officinalis, also called common soapwort or bouncing bet. Often, soapwort is used as an ingredient in organic and gentle soap-making or as a traditional cleaning agent for delicate fabrics and artworks. Also, it is used in herbal medicine due to its expectorant properties.

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1. Soapwortnoun

   a common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of soapwort in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of soapwort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=soapwort
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Soapwort
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=soapwort
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapwort
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapwort