quinia

/ˈkwɪnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a white crystalline alkaloid obtained from cinchona bark, used in medicine as an antimalarial and antipyretic.

“The doctor prescribed quinine to the patient suffering from malaria.”

2. verb

to treat or cure (something) with quinine, especially to prevent or alleviate malaria.

“The villagers quenched the fever with quinine.”

Synonyms

  • antimalarial
  • cinchona

Antonyms

  • fever agent
  • malarial agent