saponaceous

adjective sap·o·na·ceous \ˌsa-pə-ˈnā-shəs\

Definition of SAPONACEOUS

: resembling or having the qualities of soap

— sap·o·na·ceous·ness noun

New Latin saponaceus, from Latin sapon-, sapo soap, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English sāpe soap

First Known Use: 1710

Medical Dictionary

adjective sap·o·na·ceous \ˌsap-ə-ˈnā-shəs\

: resembling or having the qualities of soap <a saponaceous preparation>

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