jalap Syllabification: (jal·ap)Pronunciation: /ˈjäləp, ˈjal-/Definition of jalap noun a purgative drug obtained chiefly from the tuberous roots of a Mexican climbing plant. This drug is obtained from Ipomoea purga, family Convolvulaceae Origin: mid 17th century: from French, from Spanish (purga de) Jalapa (see Jalapa)jalap in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of jalap in the British & World English dictionary
