"soaproot" meaning in All languages combined

See soaproot on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: soaproots [plural]
Etymology: From soap + root. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|soap|root}} soap + root Head templates: {{en-noun}} soaproot (plural soaproots)
  1. Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.
    A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco.
    Sense id: en-soaproot-en-noun-zpoRGhZt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Carnation family plants Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 59 41 Disambiguation of Carnation family plants: 55 45
  2. Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.
    Plants of western North America of genus Chlorogalum.
    Sense id: en-soaproot-en-noun-94bgWgEB Categories (other): Carnation family plants Disambiguation of Carnation family plants: 55 45

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