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Definition of Soapwort

1. Noun. Plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised.

Definition of Soapwort

1. n. A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.

Definition of Soapwort

1. a perennial herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Soapwort

1. A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Synonym: Bouncing Bet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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