FEBRIFUGE


Meaning of FEBRIFUGE in English

/feb"reuh fyoohj'/ , adj.

1. serving to dispel or reduce fever, as a medicine.

n.

2. such a medicine or agent.

3. a cooling drink.

[ 1680-90; febrifugia plant good for curing fever. See FEBRI-, -FUGE ]

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