antifebrile

[ an-tee-fee-bruhl, -feb-ruhl, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. efficacious against fever; febrifuge; antipyretic.

noun

1. an antifebrile agent.

antifebrile

/ ˌæntɪˈfiːbraɪl /

adjective

1. reducing fever; antipyretic

noun

1. obsolete.
   an antifebrile agent or drug

Word History and Origins

Origin of antifebrile¹

First recorded in 1655–65; anti- + febrile

Example Sentences

This food is esteemed extremely wholesome, and is antifebrile.

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