Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quinine
Noun
/ˈkwɪnɪn/
Definition
A bitter compound obtained from the bark of the cinchona tree, used primarily to treat malaria.
Examples
- Quinine was once a common treatment for malaria in many parts of the world.
- Many tonic waters contain quinine, giving them a characteristic bitter flavor.
- Doctors prescribed quinine as a remedy for fevers long before other treatments were discovered.
Meaning
Quinine is a medication that has been historically used to prevent and treat malaria and also acts as a muscle relaxant.
Synonyms
- Chinine
- Antimalarial
- Medicinal bark