transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈi-pi-ˌkak ]
noun
also ipe·ca·cu·a·nha ˌi-pi-ˌka-kyə-ˈwä-nə, -nyə
Etymology: Portuguese ipecacuanha, from Tupi i̵pekakwánʸa, from i̵péka duck + akwánʸa penis
Date: 1682
1. : the dried rhizome and roots of either of two tropical American plants ( Cephaelis acuminata and C. ipecacuanha ) of the madder family used especially as a source of emetine ; also : either of these plants
2. : an emetic and expectorant drug that contains emetine and is prepared from ipecac especially as a syrup for use in treating accidental poisoning