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ipecacs Definition


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ipecacuanha
ipecac
noun ipecacuanhas, ipecacs
    1. A small Latin American shrub.
    2. The dried root of this plant prepared as a tincture or syrup, which is used in small doses as an expectorant or as a purgative or emetic.
Etymology: 17c: Portuguese, from Tupí (S American Indian language) ipekaaguene, from ipeh low + kaa leaves + guene vomit.



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