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Noun soapwort has 1 sense
  1. soapwort, hedge pink, bouncing Bet, bouncing Bess, Saponaria officinalis - plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
    --1 is a kind of flower
    --1 is a member of Saponaria, genus Saponaria

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Term: Soapwort

Noun:

1. A perennial flowering plant of the genus Saponaria, typically having pink or white flowers, and its roots and leaves are used in soap-making.

Example sentence: The soapwort plant is widely used in herbal medicine for its cleansing properties.

Noun:

2. Any of several plants of the genus Saponaria that are cultivated for their beautiful flowers, especially the bouncing bet.

Example sentence: The soapwort flowers in our garden attract butterflies and bees.

Noun:

3. A gentle and natural soap made from soapwort plants, typically used for cleansing sensitive skin.

Example sentence: I switched to using soapwort as it is a chemical-free alternative for washing my face.

Noun:

4. Any of various plants resembling soapwort in appearance or use.

Example sentence: I mistook the soapwort for a similar plant due to their similar leaf structures.

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