ipecacuanha

British  

/ ˌɪpɪˌkækjʊˈænə, ˈɪpɪˌkæk /

noun

1. a low-growing South American rubiaceous shrub, Cephaelis ipecacuanha

2. a drug prepared from the dried roots of this plant, used as a purgative and emetic

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Etymology

Origin of ipecacuanha

C18: from Portuguese, from Tupi ipekaaguéne, from ipeh low + kaa leaves + guéne vomit

Example Sentences

Here is Yeats on the flighty mother of an artist friend: “She makes me think of lumpy beds, Russian fleas and ipecacuanha wine.”

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2012

For the relief of the nausea and sickness remaining after the bowels were thoroughly cleansed, nothing was so effectual as hourly drop doses of ipecacuanha wine.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Or the following may be given four times a day: One dram Dover's powder, 6 grains powdered ipecacuanha; mix, divide into 10 equal parts.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Powder of ipecacuanha, a teaspoonful rubbed up with molasses, may be employed for children.

From One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed by Bogardus, C. A.

Powdered ipecacuanha Half a grain to four grains.

From The Dog by Dinks