febrifuge

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever

Etymology

From French fébrifuge, from Latin febrifugus. Doublet of feverfew. Source of -fuge.

In classic literature

Synonyms

antipyretic

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