jalap
Example Sentences
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Dr. Adam Kuhn called the mercury and jalap drink “a murderous dose” and said so in the newspapers.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
At Barrett’s apothecary, Eliza purchased jalap and Bohea tea.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Lucas," he said, "Do you think, by any chance, that dose of jalap was too strong?
From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard
"Have we finished the bottle of jalap?" inquired Pybus.
From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard
At length there were about one hundred yards between us, and I had reached a small patch of flowering jalap trees which covered me.
From The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier by Various
