English Dictionary

soapberry

noun

Any woody plant of the genus Sapindus, which is eponymous of the Sapindaceae family / The fruit of such a plant, especially of the tree Sapindus saponaria.

I found a soapberry tree in the park.

意味（1）

Any woody plant of the genus Sapindus, which is eponymous of the Sapindaceae family

Most soapberries are tropical.

意味（2）

The fruit of such a plant, especially of the tree Sapindus saponaria.

Soapberries are rich enough in saponin to be used as soap substitute, hence their name.