soapberry
noun
soap·ber·ry
ˈsōp-ˌber-ē 
: any of a genus (Sapindus of the family Sapindaceae, the soapberry family) of chiefly tropical woody plants
also
: the fruit of a soapberry and especially of a tree (S. saponaria) that is saponin-rich and used as a soap substitute
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Important summertime food sources include cow-parsnip, soapberries, huckleberries, and blueberries.
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Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023
This unique natural cleaning agent uses the strength and gentleness of soapberries to give you beautifully clean clothes without any harsh or dangerous chemicals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
The oil-to-foam cleanser claims to remove any makeup and dirt without drying out the skin using soapberry extract.
—Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2020
Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023
This unique natural cleaning agent uses the strength and gentleness of soapberries to give you beautifully clean clothes without any harsh or dangerous chemicals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
The oil-to-foam cleanser claims to remove any makeup and dirt without drying out the skin using soapberry extract.
—Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2020
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soapberry
noun
soap·ber·ry
ˈsōp-ˌber-ē
: any of a genus of mostly tropical woody plants
also
: the fruit of a soapberry that is sometimes used as a substitute for soap
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