Synonyms for jalap
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.
Related words
- Other spellings
- jalop
Forms
- Plural
- jalaps → jalapenos…
Example sentences
- jalapeno Tom added jalapeno peppers to his sandwich.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| jalap | falling | |
| jalapeno | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- jalapeno4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jalapeno4 = 4 syllables).