Associations to the word «Ipecac»

Wiktionary

IPECAC, noun. The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
IPECAC, noun. Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).

Dictionary definition

IPECAC, noun. A medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning).

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke