saponaceous
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Origin of saponaceous
First recorded in 1700–10; from New Latin sāpōnāceus, equivalent to Latin sāpōn- (stem of sāpō ) soap + -āceus -aceous
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Brown's Camphorated Saponaceous Dentifrice is the most agreeable article for cleansing the teeth ever introduced to public notice.
From Harper's Young People, December 30, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly by Various
Then she went boldly to the law office of Saponaceous Wood, District Attorney and whilom solicitor of her uncle.
From The Story of a Mine by Harte, Bret
Saponaceous ablutions generally aggravate eczematous affections; but certain forms and stages of that disease are benefitted by their use.”
From Turkish and Other Baths A Guide to Good Health and Longevity by Stables, Gordon
And, for the matter of that, so was Mr. Saponaceous Wood, of counsel.
From The Story of a Mine by Harte, Bret
So that his lawyer, Mr. Saponaceous Wood, found him in that belligerent mood to which counsel are obliged to hypocritically bring all the sophistries of their profession.
From The Story of a Mine by Harte, Bret
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