sapindaceous

[ sap-in-dey-shuh s ]
/ ˌsæp ɪnˈdeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Sapindaceae, the soapberry family of plants.
Compare soapberry family.

Origin of sapindaceous

1835–45; < New Latin Sapindace(ae) name of the family ( Sapind(us) the type genus (Latin sāp(ō) soap + Indus Indian) + -aceae -aceae) + -ous

British Dictionary definitions for sapindaceous

sapindaceous
/ (ˌsæpɪnˈdeɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Sapindaceae, a tropical and subtropical family of trees, shrubs, and lianas including the soapberry, litchi, and supplejack

Word Origin for sapindaceous

C19: via New Latin from Latin sāpō soap + Indus Indian