English Explanatory Dictionary

bebeerine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alkaloid found in the bark of the bibiru (Chlorocardium rodiei). It is a tonic, antiperiodic, and febrifuge, and is used in medicine as a substitute for quinine.

Word forms

bebeerine bebeerines bebirine bibirine

Etymology

From bibiru + -ine.

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