It is a word of Guarani origin. It means water dish or dish that floats on water. It is one of the common names for a Nymphaeaceae aquatic plant, which is also known as Santa Cruz water lily, Victoria Cruziana, irupe, yrupe, victoria or yrupe caiman. Its scientific name is Victoria cruziana and it belongs to the family Nymphaeaceae. It is endemic to Paraguay. Irupé is used as a woman's name.
