O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

quinine

/kwɪˈniːn/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does quinine mean?

noun

A white crystalline alkaloid C20H24N2O2 found in the bark of the cinchona tree, used as an antimalarial and in medicine as an analgesic and antipyretic.

Example

"The doctor prescribed quinine to help alleviate the patient's fever."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for quinine

Rhymes with quinine

Etymologically related