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Definition: ALEXIPYRETIC

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A febrifuge.[Websters].
Adjective 1. Serving to drive off fever; antifebrile.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Alexipyretic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Alexipyretic \A*lex`i*py*ret"ic\, adjective. [Greek expression burning heat, fever, fire.]. (references)

Definition: ALEXIPYRETIC

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A febrifuge.[Websters].
Adjective1. Serving to drive off fever; antifebrile.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "ALEXIPYRETIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Alexipyretic \A*lex`i*py*ret"ic\, adjective. [Greek expression burning heat, fever, fire.]. (references)