febrifuge
Americanadjective
noun
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such a medicine or agent.
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a cooling drink.
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of febrifuge
1680–90; < French < Late Latin febrifugia plant good for curing fever. See febri-, -fuge
Example Sentences
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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
Bechan, her mahout, espies a small creeper which is highly esteemed by the natives as a febrifuge and is considered a good tonic for elephants.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon
The dose for the dog is from one drop to three drops; it may be carried higher, but should not be used in greater strength, when a tonic or febrifuge effect only is desired.
From The Dog by Dinks
The Indian name of the tree is sipiri or bibiru, and from its bark and fruits is obtained the febrifuge principle bibirine.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
The bark of several species is a powerful febrifuge.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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