Peruvian

Definition of Peruvian

Pe`ru´vi`an

a.

1.

Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America.

Peruvian balsam
See Balsam of Peru, under Balsam.

Peruvian bark
the bitter bark of trees of various species of Cinchona. It acts as a powerful tonic, and is a remedy for malarial diseases. This property is due to several alkaloids, as quinine, cinchonine, etc., and their compounds; - called also Jesuit's bark, and cinchona. See Cinchona.

Related Words

Peru, Republic of Peru

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