amole - Meaning, Image, Examples & Etymology - Learn English Visually

amole

|a-mo-le|

🇺🇸

/əˈmoʊli/

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/əˈməʊli/

soap plant

Etymology

Etymology Information

'amole' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'amole', where it referred to plants used for soap.

Historical Evolution

'amole' was borrowed directly from Spanish into English, maintaining its original meaning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'plants used for soap', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a plant root used as a soap substitute.

The indigenous people used amole to wash their clothes.

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Noun 2

any of various plants of the southwestern United States and Mexico that have roots used as soap.

Amole plants are often found in arid regions.

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Last updated: 2025/07/19 08:51