febrifuge
Americanadjective
noun
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such a medicine or agent.
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a cooling drink.
noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of febrifuge
1680–90; < French < Late Latin febrifugia plant good for curing fever. See febri-, -fuge
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I watched by his side until a regimental doctor—sent from the 14th, as we have none of our own—came by with febrifuge.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
A febrifuge having been prepared, we attempted to follow the etiquette of the Abyssinian court, by tasting the draught prescribed; but the king, again extending his parched hand, protested against this necessity.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by William Cornwallis Harris
The water in which it was dipped operated as a styptic, or a febrifuge, and the amulet possessed several other properties as a medical talisman.
From The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by Various
If the bowels are constipated, calomel, 1 to 3 drams, which acts as a cathartic and a febrifuge, is advisable.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
It is a powerful febrifuge, and he instructed me to give a dose to the sick men below, and to any others who should feel in any way indisposed.
From A Desperate Voyage by Edward Frederick Knight
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