febrifuge


feb·ri·fuge

noun \ˈfe-brə-ˌfyüj\

Definition of FEBRIFUGE

febrifuge adjective

Origin of FEBRIFUGE

French fébrifuge, probably from New Latin *febrifuga, from Late Latin febrifuga, febrifugia centaury, from febri- + Late Latin -fuga -fuge
First Known Use: 1686

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