Sapindus is a genus of about five to twelve species of shrubs and small trees in the Lychee family, Sapindaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions in both the Old World and New World. The genus includes both deciduous and evergreen species. Members of the genus are commonly known as soapberries or soapnuts because the fruit pulp is used... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapindus
• (n.) 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. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/sapindus/
Sa·pin'dus noun [ New Latin , from Latin sapo soap + Indicus Indian.] (Botany) 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. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/15