Ipecac Definition
ĭpĭ-kăk
noun
The dried root of a tropical South American plant (Cephaëlis ipecacuanha) of the madder family, that yields emetine and other alkaloids.
Webster's New World
Any of several plant roots used in a similar way.
Webster's New World
A preparation from the dried roots, used to induce vomiting.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Ipecac
Noun
Singular:
ipecac
Plural:
ipecacsOrigin of Ipecac
Short for Portuguese ipecacuanha from Tupí ipekaaguéne ipeh low kaâ leaves guéne vomit
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Shortening of ipecacuanha, from Tupian.
From Wiktionary
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