ipecac
English
Etymology
Shortening of ipecacuanha, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "tup" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E..
Noun
ipecac (countable and uncountable, plural ipecacs)
- The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
- Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).