sapindus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun type genus of the Sapindaceae
    genus Sapindus.

WordNet

Sa*pin"dus noun
Etymology
NL., fr. L. sapo soap + Indicus Indian.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) A genus of tropical and subtropical trees with pinnate leaves and panicled flowers. The fruits of some species are used instead of soap, and their round black seeds are made into necklaces.

Webster 1913