soapwort

Noun

Meaning

A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bouncing Bet bouncing Bess hedge pink Saponaria officinalis acme cockle apex bang saponin anthesis Saponaria baby's breath gypsophilum

Hypernyms

flower

Phrases with the word

rock soapwort

Close letter words and terms

soapweed soapwood soapworks soapwort gentian soapy soar