Definition for PE-RU'VI-AN

PE-RU'VI-AN, a.

Pertaining to Peru, in South America. Peruvian bark, the bark of several species of Cinchona, trees of Peru; called also Jesuits' bark. The taste is bitter and astringent, and it is used as a tonic, in cases of debility, and particularly in intermittents.

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