What does "ipecacuanha" mean?

The root of Carapichea ipecacuanha, used as an emetic or purgative; a preparation of this root used as a drug; ipecac.

What is a synonym for "ipecacuanha"?

Common synonyms include: emetic, ipecac plant, ipecacuanha plant, vomit inducer.

Pronounced //ɪpɪkakjuːˈænə//.

/ɪpɪkakjuːˈænə/ noun

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Noun

1
The root of Carapichea ipecacuanha, used as an emetic or purgative; a preparation of this root used as a drug; ipecac. countable, uncountable
"This ipecacuanha is a most disagreeable medicine!"
2
The flowering plant Carapichea ipecacuanha. countable, uncountable

"This ipecacuanha is a most disagreeable medicine!"

From Brazilian Portuguese ipecacuanha, from Old Tupi ypekakûãîa, from ypeka (“duck”) + akûãîa (“penis”).