jalapEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryjalap /ˈjäləp, ˈdʒɑləp / ▸ noun a purgative drug obtained chiefly from the tuberous roots of a Mexican climbing plant. This drug is obtained from Ipomoea purga, family Convolvulaceae. – ORIGIN mid 17th century : from French, from Spanish (purga de) Jalapa (see Jalapa).
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