CASTILE SOAP


Meaning of CASTILE SOAP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)kas-ˈtēl- ]

noun

Usage: often capitalized C

Etymology: Middle English castell sope, from Castell Castile

Date: 15th century

: a fine hard bland soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide ; also : any of various similar soaps

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