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Cathartic vs Jalap - What's the difference?

cathartic | jalap |

As nouns the difference between cathartic and jalap

is that cathartic is a laxative while jalap is a cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of ipomoea purga , a convolvulaceous plant found in mexico.

As an adjective cathartic

is purgative; inducing catharsis.

cathartic

English

Alternative forms

* cathartick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • purgative; inducing catharsis
  • That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A laxative

    • jalap

    English

    Noun

    (-) (wikipedia jalap)
  • A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga , a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.

    • Derived terms

    * false jalap