Definitions for jalapic-ˈlæp ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
jal•apˈdʒæl əp, ˈdʒɑ ləp(n.)
the dried tuberous root of any of several plants, esp. Exogonium purga, of the morning glory family, or the powder derived from it, used in medicine chiefly as a purgative.
Category: Plants
any of these plants.
Category: Plants
Origin of jalap:
1665–75; < MF < Sp (purga de) Jalapa purgative from Jalapa
ja•lap•ic-ˈlæp ɪk(adj.)
Webster Dictionary
Jalapic(adj)
of or pertaining to jalap
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