febrifugal

American  

[fi-brif-yuh-guhl, feb-ruh-fyoo-guhl] / fɪˈbrɪf jə gəl, ˌfɛb rəˈfju gəl /

adjective

1. of or acting as a febrifuge.

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Etymology

Origin of febrifugal

First recorded in 1655–65; see origin at febrifuge, -al ¹

Example Sentences

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febrifugal

A vegetable alkali found in the cinchona,—a genus of trees found in Peru,—the bark of which is much used as a febrifugal, and is known as Peruvian Bark.

From The Mysterious Island by Stephen W. White

But Michael Scott's noisy amorous novel of adventure was an extraordinary book to put in the hands of a child who had never been allowed to glance at the mildest and most febrifugal story-book.

From Father and Son: a study of two temperaments by Edmund Gosse

The country- people in that part of France, as in the Aveyron, use this little plant largely as a febrifugal infusion; they also drink it as tea.

From The Roof of France by Matilda Betham-Edwards

It is highly esteemed by the inhabitants; the bark of the tree is astringent and febrifugal; the seeds are aperient and diuretic.

From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders

It is said to possess febrifugal properties, and owing to its pleasant bitter taste it is used for flavoring cooling beverages.

From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders