quillai

[ ki-lahy ]

noun

1. soapbark ( def 1 ).

quillai

/ kɪˈlaɪ /

noun

1. another name for soapbark

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillai¹

First recorded in 1710–20; from South American Spanish, from Araucanian quillai, quillay “soapbark tree”

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillai¹

C19: via American Spanish from Araucanian

Example Sentences

Instead of soap, they used the back of the quillai, which is an excellent substitute.

From Project Gutenberg

When had recourse to for cleansing silks, quillai bark is said not to change the colour of the fabric.

From Project Gutenberg