English Explanatory Dictionary

antipyretic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That reduces fever.
noun
  1. A medicine that reduces fever; a febrifuge.

Pronunciation

/ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-antipyretic.wav

Word forms

antipyretic antipyretics

Etymology

From anti- + pyretic.

Synonyms

alexipyretic antifebrile antifever febrifugal
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