ipecac

English

Etymology

Shortening of ipecacuanha, from Tupian.

Noun

ipecac (countable and uncountable, plural ipecacs)

  1. The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
  2. Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).

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