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A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.

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  1. n. A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.
  2. n. plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised
  3. A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; -- so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, produce a lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.
  4. A common plant (Saponaria officinalis) of the Pink family; --so called because its bruised leaves, when agitated in water, producea lather like that from soap. Called also Bouncing Bet.
  5. n. plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised