English Explanatory Dictionary

jalap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.
noun
  1. A jalapeño.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒæləp/ /ˈd͡ʒɑləp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jalap.wav /hæləp/

Word forms

jalap jallap jalop jalaps

Etymology

From the city of Xalapa in Mexico.

Derived words

false jalap jalapin Tampico jalap Vera Cruz jalap
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