ipecac
(ip-e-cac)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the dried root of a tropical South American plant Cepha lis ipecacuanha of the madder family; that yields emetine and other alkaloids a preparation from the dried roots; used to induce vomiting any of several plant roots used in a similar way
Example Sentence
The doctor gave the man ipecac to purge his stomach.
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