jalap
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əp, ˈdʒɑ noun
1.
the dried tuberous root of any of several plants, especially Exogonium purga, of the morning glory family, or the light yellowish powder derived from it, used in medicine chiefly as a purgative.
2.
any of these plants.
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jalap or jalop (ˈdʒæləp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a Mexican convolvulaceous plant, Exogonium (or Ipomoea) purga |
| 2. | any of several similar or related plants |
| 3. | the dried and powdered root of any of these plants, used as a purgative |
| 4. | the resin obtained from any of these plants |
| [C17: from French, from Mexican Spanish jalapa, short for purga de Jalapa purgative of Jalapa] | |
| jalop or jalop | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from French, from Mexican Spanish jalapa, short for purga de Jalapa purgative of Jalapa] | |
| jalapic or jalop | |
| —adj | |
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Jalap
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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These bamboo palaces are for coolness, and for the nauseous jalap it has contributed to they look airy and comfortable.
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