Definitions For Jalap
Etymology 1
From the city of Xalapa in Mexico.Alternative forms
jalopNoun
JALAP (uncountable) A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant found in mexico.Derived terms
{{vern, Tampico jalap}} (from Ipomoea simulans) {{vern, Vera Cruz jalap}} (Ipomoea purga) {{vern, false jalap}} (mirabilis jalapa}Translations
Tagalog: halapaEtymology 2
Shortening of jalapeño.Noun
JALAP (plural JALAPs) (informal) A jalapeño.Is Jalap a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
18
The word Jalap is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends