jalap

One entry found for jalap.

Main Entry: jal·ap
Pronunciation: 'ja-l&p, 'jä-
Function: noun
Etymology: French & Spanish; French jalap, from Spanish jalapa, from Jalapa, Mexico
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
2 : a plant yielding jalap