quinine
noun /'kwɪnin/
- Definition
- a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'quinine'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Vowels
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