jalap
noun
jal·ap
| \ ˈja-ləp
, ˈjä-
\
, ˈjä-
\
Definition of jalap
1a
: the dried tuberous root of a Mexican plant (Ipomoea purga synonym 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
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jalap
noun
jal·ap
| \ ˈjal-əp
, ˈjäl-
\
, ˈjäl-
\
Medical Definition of jalap
1a
: 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