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- [ip-i-kak]
- /ˈɪp ɪˌkæk/
- /ˈɪpɪkæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ip-i-kak]
- /ˈɪp ɪˌkæk/
Definitions of ipecac word
- noun ipecac the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family. 1
- noun ipecac the plant itself. 1
- noun ipecac a drug consisting of the dried roots of this plant, used as an emetic, purgative, etc., and as the source of emetine. 1
- noun ipecac The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root. 1
- noun ipecac plant used medicinally 1
- noun ipecac the dried root of a tropical South American plant (Cephaëlis ipecacuanha) of the madder family, that yields emetine and other alkaloids 0
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Origin of ipecac
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90, Americanism; short for ipecacuanha < Portuguese < Tupi ipekaaguéne, equivalent to ipeh low + kaâ leaves + guéne vomit
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Parts of speech for Ipecac
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ipecac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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