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Peruvian bark en · NOUN

Etymology

From the origin of cinchonaceous trees in the forests of Peru.

Meanings

  1. (historical, uncountable) Cinchona bark, chiefly as used in medicine.
    • [H]e will soon begin to like & wish for this refreshment, & will with the use of Peruvian Bark & Steel, regain his Tranquillity of Mind & Body. 1789 January 17, Hester Thrale Piozzi, Thraliana: