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jalap
noun(jal-ap)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
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noun(jal-ap)the root or derived drug of plants related to the one supplying jalap
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noun(jal-ap)a plant yielding jalap