febrific

adjective

fe·​brif·​ic fi-ˈbri-fik How to pronounce febrific (audio)
archaic

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of febrific was in 1710

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“Febrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/febrific. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

febrific

adjective
fe·​brif·​ic fi-ˈbrif-ik How to pronounce febrific (audio)
: producing fever
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