jalap

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

If ashes, alum, bones, or jalap be suspected, slice the crumb of a loaf very thin, set it over the fire with water, and let it boil gently a long time.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

They said also that he took "jalap" at night, and that he saw as many battles as there were depicted on his carpet by Dutch art.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Thus, we will say, for example, 1 was jalap; 2, calomel; 3, croton oil; and 4, quinine.

From West African studies by Kingsley, Mary Henrietta