soapberry

[sohp-ber-ee]

soapberry Definition

• 1. the fruit of any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Sapindus, which contain saponin and are used as a soap substitute
• 2. any of various other plants having soaplike properties

Using soapberry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soapberry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soapberry can be used to make natural laundry detergent.

• Example

  The Native Americans used soapberry to wash their hair.

soapberry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for soapberry

• soapnut
• washnut

Phrases with soapberry

• soapberry bug

  a small insect that feeds on the seeds of soapberry plants

  Example

  The soapberry bug is an important model organism for studying evolution.

• soapberry family

  a family of flowering plants that includes the soapberry tree

  Example

  The soapberry family is known for its many species with medicinal properties.

• soapberry tree

  a tree of the genus Sapindus that produces soapberries

  Example

  The soapberry tree is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Asia.

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Summary: soapberry in Brief

A 'soapberry' [sohp-ber-ee] is the fruit of various trees and shrubs of the genus Sapindus, which contain saponin and can be used as a soap substitute. It can also refer to other plants with soaplike properties. For example, Native Americans used soapberry to wash their hair. The soapberry bug is a small insect that feeds on the seeds of soapberry plants.