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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

A Eurasian herbaceous plant of the pink family (genus Saponaria, especially Saponaria officinalis), distinguished by its leaves and roots which produce a lathering, soap-like substance when crushed and mixed with water.

Example

"Museum conservators sometimes use a mild solution derived from soapwort to gently clean fragile antique textiles."

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• Nearby Words

soap
soapfish
soapweed
soapwort
soba
sobat
sobralia

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'sopewort', formed by combining 'soap' and 'wort' (from Old English 'wyrt', meaning plant or herb), in reference to the plant's traditional use as a natural detergent.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soapwort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soapwort
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