soapbark

English

noun
Definitions
  • The bark of the evergreen tree, , which when pulverised forms a lather with water.
  • The tree Quillaja saponaria.

Etymology

Compound from English soap + English bark (dog noise, surface of tree, covering of tree, make the noise).

Origin

English

bark

Gloss

dog noise, surface of tree, covering of tree, make the noise

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