antifebrile

American  

[an-tee-fee-bruhl, -feb-ruhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈfi brəl, -ˈfɛb rəl, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. efficacious against fever; febrifuge; antipyretic.

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noun

1. an antifebrile agent.

antifebrile British  

/ ˌæntɪˈfiːbraɪl /

adjective

1. reducing fever; antipyretic

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noun

1. obsolete an antifebrile agent or drug

Etymology

Origin of antifebrile

First recorded in 1655–65; anti- + febrile

Example Sentences

Its fruit, which seldom gets ripe before it is eaten by the birds or larvæ, is luscious, highly scented, and full of pips; they have the reputation of being antifebrile and astringent.

From Adventures of a Young Naturalist by Gillmore, Parker

This food is esteemed extremely wholesome, and is antifebrile.

From An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa by Jackson, James Grey

If the horns, ears, and surface are hot, sponge the whole surface with weak lie or saleratus water, and give the following antifebrile drink:— Lemon balm, 2 ounces.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George