amole


amo·le

noun \ə-ˈmō-lē\

Definition of AMOLE

: a plant part (as a root) possessing detergent properties and serving as a substitute for soap; also : a plant (as a yucca or agave) so used

Origin of AMOLE

American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahmōlli soap
First Known Use: 1831

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