Peruvian bark

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Origin of Peruvian bark

First recorded in 1655–65

Words nearby Peruvian bark

perusal, peruse, Perutz, Peruvian, Peruvian balsam, Peruvian bark, Peruvian mastic tree, Peruzzi, perv, pervade, pervasive

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How to use Peruvian bark in a sentence

Tartar Emetic:—Take large doses of tea made of white oak bark, or peruvian bark.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887)|Mrs. F.L. Gillette
Inoculation, for instance, has saved more lives than war destroys: and the cures performed by the Peruvian-bark are innumerable.
Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 (of 6)|Boswell
They even suggested calling him "Peruvian Bark," because a visit to his quarters was worse than a strong does of quinia.
The Red Acorn|John McElroy
For the vertigo arising from indigestion, the peruvian bark and a blister are recommended.
Zoonomia, Vol. I|Erasmus Darwin

Now it is a fortunate circumstance that the Peruvian-bark trees differ from all others in the colour of their leaves.
The Forest Exiles|Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for Peruvian bark

Peruvian bark

noun

another name for cinchona (def. 2)

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