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Definition of soapwort

soapwort

/ˈsoʊpwɜːrt/
soap · wort
Plural:soapworts
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soapwort Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Saponaria in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae), especially Saponaria officinalis, native to Eurasia and widely cultivated for its clusters of fragrant pink or white five-petaled flowers and saponin-rich leaves and roots that form a soapy lather in water.

Example

"The textile conservator prepared a gentle solution from boiled soapwort roots to clean the antique tapestry."

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• Nearby Words

soapstone
soapsuds
soapweed
soapwort
soapy
soar
soarer

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded since the 16th century, it combines 'soap' and 'wort' (from Old English 'wyrt', meaning 'plant' or 'herb'), referencing the saponin-rich leaves and roots that produce a natural lather when crushed in water.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soapwort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soapwort
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