Main Entry: jal·ap

Pronunciation: \ˈjal-əp, ˈjäl-\

Function: noun

1 a : the dried tuberous root of a Mexican plant of the genus Ipomoea (I. purga) ; also : a powdered purgative drug prepared from this root that contains resinous glycosides b : the root or derived drug of plants related to the one supplying jalap—see tampico jalap
2 : a plant yielding jalap