febrifuge

noun feb·ri·fuge \ˈfe-brə-ˌfyüj\

Definition of FEBRIFUGE

— febrifuge adjective

French fébrifuge, probably from New Latin *febrifuga, from Late Latin febrifuga, febrifugia centaury, from febri- + Late Latin -fuga -fuge

First Known Use: 1686

Medical Dictionary

noun or adjective feb·ri·fuge \ˈfeb-rə-ˌfyüj\

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