fə̇ˈbrifyəˌjēn, fēˈ-, -_jə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin febrifuga (specific epithet of the ch'ang shan Dichroa febrifuga ) (from feminine of — assumed — New Latin febrifugus, adjective, antipyretic, from — assumed — New Latin febrifuga, n., antipyretic) + English -ine — more at febrifuge
: a toxic emetic crystalline alkaloid C 16 H 19 N 3 O 3 that is obtained from ch'ang shan and is a potent antimalarial