soapbark


soap·bark

noun \ˈsōp-ˌbärk\

Definition of SOAPBARK

: a Chilean tree (Quillaja saponaria) of the rose family with glossy leaves and terminal white flowers; also : its saponin-rich bark used in cleaning and in emulsifying oils

First Known Use of SOAPBARK

1861

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