Definitions For Jalap

Etymology 1

From the city of Xalapa in Mexico.

Alternative forms

jalop

Noun

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: halapa

Etymology 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

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