soapbush

/ˈsoʊpˌbʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A shrub of the genus Cercidium, native to South America, and also a common name for various other shrubs and trees that have fragrant, saponin-rich bark or leaves.

“The soapbush tree is an important source of natural soap in some indigenous cultures.”

Synonyms

  • Cercidium
  • Desert Lavender
  • Soapwort

Antonyms

  • odorless
  • soap-free