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saponaceous

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saponaceous /sa·po·na·ceous/ (sa″po-na´shus) soapy; of soaplike feel or quality.
sap·o·na·ceous (sp-nshs)
adj.
Having the qualities of soap.
saponaceous
[sap′ənā′shəs]
Etymology: L, sapo, soap
pertaining to soap.
saponaceous [sa″po-na´shus]
soapy; of soaplike feel or quality.
saponaceous
soapy; of soaplike feel or quality.
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