PYRETIC


Meaning of PYRETIC in English

[ pʌɪ'rɛtɪk , pɪ- ]

■ adjective feverish or inducing fever.

Origin

C18 (denoting an anti~ drug): from mod. L. ~us , from Gk puretos 'fever'.

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