(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:05:56

Me*cho"a*can (?), n.

A species of jalap, of very feeble properties, said to be obtained from the root of a species of Convolvulus (C. Mechoacan); -- so called from Michoacan, in Mexico, whence it is obtained.

 

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