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jalapOne entry found. Main Entry: jal·ap Pronunciation: \ˈja-ləp, ˈjä-\ Function: noun Etymology: French & Spanish; French jalap, from Spanish jalapa, from Jalapa, Mexico Date: 1644 1 a : the dried tuberous root of a Mexican plant (Ipomoea purga syn. Exogonium purga) of the morning-glory family; also : a powdered purgative drug prepared from it that contains resinous glycosides b : the root or derived drug of plants related to the one supplying jalap
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