adj
saponaceous
Saponaceous (adj) means resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
adj
1
Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
2
Slippery; evasive.
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Etymology
From Latin sapōnāceus, from oblique stem of sāpō, sāpōnis + -āceus.
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What is the meaning of saponaceous?
"saponaceous" (adj) means resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
What are the different meanings of saponaceous?
"saponaceous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy; 2. Slippery; evasive.