soapbark
noun
soap·bark
ˈsōp-ˌbärk
: a Chilean tree (Quillaja saponaria of the family Quillajaceae, the soapbark family) with glossy leaves and terminal white flowers
also
: its saponin-rich bark used in cleaning and in emulsifying oils
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