- 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised Source: wordnet
- 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. Source: webster
- 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. Source: adambom
- 5. n. plant of European origin having pink or white flowers and leaves yielding a detergent when bruised Source: ecdict
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