soaproot

Etymology

From soap + root.

soaproot means Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.; A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.; A perennial herb (Gypsophila struthium), of Spain and Morocco.
Any of several plants whose roots were formerly used as a substitute for soap.; Plants of western North America of genus Chlorogalum.