ipecac

ip·e·cac

noun \ˈip-i-ˌkak\

Definition of IPECAC

1

: the dried rhizome and roots of either of two tropical American plants (Cephaelis acuminata and C. ipecacuanha) of the madder family used especially as a source of emetine and cephaeline; also : either of these plants

2

: an emetic and expectorant preparation of ipecac; especially : ipecac syrup

Variants of IPECAC

ip·e·cac also ipe·ca·cu·a·nha \ˌip-i-ˌkak-ü-ˈan-ə\