quinovin en · NOUN
Etymology
New Latin quina nova, the tree (formerly Cosmibuena magnifolia) whose bark yields quinovin. See -in.
Meanings
- (archaic, uncountable) An amorphous bitter glucoside derived from cinchona and other barks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kinovin | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chinovin | alternative | lexicographic |