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saponaceous

 
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sap·o·na·ceous

(săp'ə-nā'shəs) pronunciation
adj.
Having the qualities of soap.

[Latin sāpō, sāpōn-, hair dye; see saponin + -ACEOUS.]

saponaceousness sap'o·na'ceous·ness n.

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(săp'ə-nā'shəs)
adj.

Having the qualities of soap.

Obscure Words:

saponaceous

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slippery, elusive; soapy

Soapy; of soaplike feel or quality.

 
 
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