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- [sohp-bahrk]
- /ˈsoʊpˌbɑrk/
- /sˈəʊpbɑːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sohp-bahrk]
- /ˈsoʊpˌbɑrk/
Definitions of soapbark word
- noun soapbark a Chilean tree, Quillaja saponaria, of the rose family, having evergreen leaves and small, white flowers. 1
- noun soapbark the inner bark of this tree, used as a substitute for soap. 1
- noun soapbark a W South American rosaceous tree, Quillaja saponaria, with undivided evergreen leaves and small white flowers 0
- noun soapbark the inner bark of this tree, formerly used as soap and as a source of saponin 0
- noun soapbark any of several trees or shrubs that have a bark similar to this 0
- noun soapbark a South American tree (Quillaja saponaria) of the rose family, with leathery leaves and white flower clusters 0
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Origin of soapbark
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; soap + bark2
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Parts of speech for Soapbark
noun
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soapbark popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
soapbark usage trend in Literature
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