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soapwort

[sohp-wurt, -wawrt] / ˈsoʊpˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /
NOUN
bouncing Bet
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It came from several thick patches of soapwort growing along the edge of the pasture.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

“Hazel-rah,” said Pipkin, coming up from among the soapwort, “are you all right? Your leg looks queer—you’re dragging it.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

The bats were hunting among the flies and moths attracted to the soapwort.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

He grabbed a handful of soapwort leaves, mashed them in water, and washed off the last of the wolverine dung.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

It was common wayside "Bouncing Bet," but the Harvester called it "soapwort."

From The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter




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