quin

1 of 2

noun

ˈkwin
plural -s

quin-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or quino-
1
: quina : cinchona bark
quinotannic
quinoline
quinine
2
: quinic acid
quinate
3
: quinoline
quinocyanine
4
: quinone
quinitol
quinoid

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

Combining form

Spanish quina cinchona bark

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“Quin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quin. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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