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- [ip-i-kak]
- /ˈɪp ɪˌkæk/
- /ˌɪ.pɪk.æ.kjʊ.ˈæ.nə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ip-i-kak]
- /ˈɪp ɪˌkæk/
Definitions of ipecacuanha word
- noun ipecacuanha the dried root of a shrubby South American plant, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, of the madder family. 1
- noun ipecacuanha the plant itself. 1
- noun ipecacuanha a drug consisting of the dried roots of this plant, used as an emetic, purgative, etc., and as the source of emetine. 1
- noun ipecacuanha A flowering plant, Psychotria ipecacuanha, the root of which has medicinal uses. 1
- noun ipecacuanha a low-growing South American rubiaceous shrub, Cephaelis ipecacuanha 0
- noun ipecacuanha a drug prepared from the dried roots of this plant, used as a purgative and emetic 0
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Origin of ipecacuanha
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 Ipecacuanha
noun
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determiner
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ipecacuanha 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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