adj
saponaceous
Saponaceous (adj) means Like soap in texture or feel; soapy.
adj
1
Like soap in texture or feel; soapy.
2
(figurative) Slippery or evasive in manner.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin sapōnāceus, itself formed from the oblique stem of sāpō, sāpōnis plus -āceus.
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What is the meaning of saponaceous?
"saponaceous" (adj) means like soap in texture or feel; soapy.
What is another word for saponaceous?
Other words for "saponaceous" include soapy.
What are the different meanings of saponaceous?
"saponaceous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Like soap in texture or feel; soapy; 2. (figurative) Slippery or evasive in manner.
