noun🔗ShareThe root of Carapichea ipecacuanha, used as an emetic or purgative; a preparation of this root used as a drug; ipecac."The doctor prescribed ipecacuanha to help clear out the poison from her system. "medicineplantsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe flowering plant Carapichea ipecacuanha."The small herb garden included a section dedicated to medicinal plants, including ipecacuanha, valued for its roots. "plantmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading